Christmas Island Frigatebird
Fregata andrewsi
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89–100 cm. Male all black with red gular pouch; female has distinctive white belly patch extending under wings. Breeds only on Christmas Island (Indian Ocean). Critically Endangered; fewer than 3,000 pairs threatened by mining, habitat loss, and introduced yellow crazy ants. Kleptoparasitic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 123,8 cm | 48.7 in |
| الوزن | 1475,0 g | 52.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 50-54 days. Fledging: 133-168 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| الفصيلة | Fregatidae (Frigatebirds) |
| Genus | Fregata |
| الأنواع | Fregata andrewsi |
Distribution
Christmas Island Frigatebird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Christmas Island Frigatebird endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fregatidae family