Wingspan

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All species of frigatebirds, including the Great Frigatebird have the greatest wing area in proportion to their weight [1] [note A], they weight 2¼-3¼ lbs [2].
The Wandering Albatross is the largest flying bird with a wingspan of 9¾ feet (3 m) [2] .
The Northern Fulmar
Magnificent Frigatebird is similar to the Great Frigatebird in weighing 2¼-3 lbs [1] and possibly has the greatest wing area in proportion to their weight as well [1].

The distance between when wingtips are fully extended [3] .

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^A The book mentions "frigatebirds" which could mean any species.

  1. ^ a b c Terres, John K. (1980). The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. ISBN 0394466519.
  2. ^ a b Frances, Peter; et al. (2007). Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide. Dorling Kindersley Inc. ISBN 1564582957. {{cite book}}: Explicit use of et al. in: |author= (help)
  3. ^ Clark, William S. (2011). Hawks of North America, 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. p. 12. ISBN 0395670675. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b c d Dunn, Jon L. and Alderfer, Jonathan (2011). National Geographic Guide to the Birds of North America. National Geographic Society. ISBN 1426200722.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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