Best places to see Magnificent Frigatebirds

The magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae. With a length of 89–114 centimetres (35–45 in) and wingspan of 2.17–2.44 m (7.1–8.0 ft) it is the largest species of frigatebird. It occurs over tropical and subtropical waters off America, between northern Mexico and Ecuador on the Pacific coast and between Florida and southern Brazil along the Atlantic coast. There are also populations on the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific and the Cape Verde islands... Read more on Wikipedia.

  • Punta Mita

    Punta Mita, Mexico

    In season · Jul, Nov–Apr

    Magnificent Frigatebirds are seen here in November to April and July.

  • Isla Contoy

    Isla Contoy, Mexico

    In season · Nov–Jul

    Magnificent Frigatebirds are seen here from November to July.

  • Galápagos Islands

    Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

    In season · Dec–Aug

    Magnificent Frigatebirds are seen here from December to August.

  • Taboga Island

    Taboga Island, Panama

    In season · Jan–May, Jul–Sep

    Magnificent Frigatebirds are seen here in January to May and July to September.

  • San Cristóbal Island

    San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador

    In season · Mar–May, Jul–Aug

    Magnificent Frigatebirds are seen here in March to May and July to August.

  • Gulf of Nicoya

    Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica

    Out of season · From December

    Magnificent Frigatebirds are seen here from December to March.