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Lesser Frigatebird

Fregata ariel

Least Concern
طول الجناح
102,6 cm
الوزن
803,75 g
الفصيلة
Fregatidae
الرتبة
Suliformes

حول

71–81 cm, wingspan 175–193 cm. Smallest frigatebird; male all-black with white axillary spurs; female has white breast and spurs. Breeds Indian Ocean and western Pacific tropical islands. Kleptoparasitic and pursuit-feeds on flyingfish; brilliant red gular sac inflated at display.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 102,6 cm 40.4 in
الوزن 803,75 g 28.35 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 140-188 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 ariel

Distribution

Lesser Frigatebird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Lesser Frigatebird endangered?
The Lesser Frigatebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lesser Frigatebird nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 140-188 days.
How big is the Lesser Frigatebird?
The Lesser Frigatebird has a wingspan of 102.6 cm, weight of 803.75 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Frigatebird belong to?
The Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Fregatidae.

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