Ascension Frigatebird vs Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata aquila compared with Fregata magnificens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ascension Frigatebird | Magnificent Frigatebird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregata aquila | Fregata magnificens |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Fregatidae | Fregatidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 113.7 cm (44.8 in) | 128.4 cm (50.6 in) |
| Weight | 1435.0 g (50.62 oz) | 1498.6666666666667 g (52.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Ascension Frigatebird
Least Concern
Magnificent Frigatebird
About These Birds
Ascension Frigatebird
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.
Magnificent Frigatebird
89–114 cm, wingspan 217–244 cm. All-black male with glossy purple-green; red gular pouch; female has white breast. Breeds on tropical Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Americas. The largest frigatebird; highly kleptoparasitic. Cannot land on water; soars on thermals for hours.