Ascension Frigatebird

Ascension Frigatebird

Fregata aquila

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
113,7 cm
الوزن
1435,0 g
الفصيلة
Fregatidae
الرتبة
Suliformes

حول

89–96 cm, wingspan 196–200 cm. All-black male; female has white breast and reddish feet. Breeds only on Ascension Island; Vulnerable with fewer than 10,000 birds. Males inflate brilliant red gular pouch to attract mates. Kleptoparasitic; steals fish from other seabirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 113,7 cm 44.8 in
الوزن 1435,0 g 50.62 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Incubation: 43-51 days. Fledging: 180-214 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
الفصيلة Fregatidae (Frigatebirds)
Genus Fregata
الأنواع Fregata aquila

Distribution

Ascension Frigatebird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Ascension Frigatebird endangered?
The Ascension Frigatebird has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Ascension Frigatebird nest?
Incubation: 43-51 days. Fledging: 180-214 days.
How big is the Ascension Frigatebird?
The Ascension Frigatebird has a wingspan of 113.7 cm, weight of 1435.0 g.
What order and family does the Ascension Frigatebird belong to?
The Ascension Frigatebird (Fregata aquila) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Fregatidae.

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