Great Frigatebird
Fregata minor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fregata-minor"></birdfyi-bird>The Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) is a bird species in the family Fregatidae (frigatebirds), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 113.6 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
85–105 cm, wingspan 205–230 cm. Male all-black with glossy green sheen; female has white throat and breast with pink orbital ring. Breeds widely across tropical Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. Less kleptoparasitic than Magnificent Frigatebird; takes fish and squid directly.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 113.6 cm | 44.7 in |
| Weight | 1161.1666666666667 g | 40.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 51-57 days. Fledging: 120-160 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Fregatidae (Frigatebirds) |
| Genus | Fregata |
| Species | Fregata minor |
Distribution
Great Frigatebird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fregatidae family