Ascension Frigatebird
Fregata aquila
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
113,7 cm
Gewicht
1435,0 g
Familie
Fregatidae
Ordnung
Suliformes
Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 113,7 cm | 44.8 in |
| Gewicht | 1435,0 g | 50.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 43-51 days. Fledging: 180-214 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Suliformes (Tölpel und Kormorane) |
| Familie | Fregatidae (Fregattvögel) |
| Genus | Fregata |
| Arten | Fregata aquila |
Distribution
Ascension Frigatebird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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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.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Fregatidae family