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Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds

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But meanwhile, let’s look at the four avian families that comprise the brand new order Suliformes. They are all primarily fish-eaters adapted for life in the water and the air. Frigatebirds (Fregatidae) Five species of frigatebird ply the planet’s tropical skies and seas. Duncan, I’m also entertained by your comment!

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