Interesting facts
- Great and Magnificent Frigatebirds frequently nest near each other.
- Magnificent Frigatebirds are more commonly seen flying around the islands, while Great Frigatebirds venture farther out to sea.
- The calls of the two frigatebirds differ: Great Frigatebirds make a gobbling sound, like a turkey, while Magnificent Frigatebirds produce a drumming noise.
- Though they are graceful in flight, frigatebirds are poor walkers and cannot swim.
