The Magnificent Frigatebird is a large seabird that can be seen soaring along the southern United States coastline. This adult female was transported to CROW in Sanibel after concerned citizens spotted the bird in the road unable to fly. After the initial rehabilitation was complete, this patient was transferred to our center to spend time in our large flight cage prior to release. We are proud to be a part of a large network of wildlife hospitals throughout Florida that work to ensure a future
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Rare Patient ⚠️ Have you heard of the Magnificent Frigatebird? This striking seabird can be found along the coastlines of the southern U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean. Recently, a Magnificent Frigatebird was rescued by an offshore charter boat after being found struggling in the surf. The crew transported the bird to our wildlife hospital, where they are now receiving care. Known for their impressive aerial abilities, Magnificent Frigatebirds are opportunistic hunters. They often chase and haras
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Magnificent frigatebirds have short legs and small feet. This makes it difficult for them to walk on land and their long wingspan makes it hard for them to take off from the ground. In fact, they prefer to forage on the fly and ride the wind thermals as they go because they do not have waterproof feathers and never land in water or swim. We choose to release our recovered frigates off of the Goodland Bridge, so we can get them as close as possible to the high wind thermals they need to fly. Happ
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