Christmas Island Frigatebird vs Great Frigatebird
Fregata andrewsi compared with Fregata minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Christmas Island Frigatebird | Great Frigatebird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fregata andrewsi | Fregata minor |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Fregatidae | Fregatidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 123.8 cm (48.7 in) | 113.6 cm (44.7 in) |
| Weight | 1475.0 g (52.03 oz) | 1161.1666666666667 g (40.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Christmas Island Frigatebird
Least Concern
Great Frigatebird
About These Birds
Christmas Island Frigatebird
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.
Great Frigatebird
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.