Date: 5/23/26 11:32 pm From: thomasf_h via groups.io <thomas.fordhut...> Subject: [OrangeCountyBirding] San Clemente Frigatebird identification; Possible Lesser Frigatebird
I’ve seen some ebird reports of Great followed by Magnificent Frigatebird
for the Frigatebird sp. seen at San Clemente Pier.
Well the bird is certainly an adult female, but some of the photos posted
this evening appear to show a fully white hindcollar, which would indicate
the bird is instead a Lesser Frigatebird if true.
Are there any better photos available? Has anyone seen any distinguishing
marks on the bird?
