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Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
128,4 cm
Gewicht
1498,6666666666667 g
Familie
Fregatidae
Ordnung
Suliformes
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Über uns
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 128,4 cm | 50.6 in |
| Gewicht | 1498,6666666666667 g | 52.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 53-61 days. Fledging: 150-185 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Suliformes (Tölpel und Kormorane) |
| Familie | Fregatidae (Fregattvögel) |
| Genus | Fregata |
| Arten | Fregata magnificens |
Distribution
Magnificent Frigatebird has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Magnificent Frigatebird endangered?
The Magnificent Frigatebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Magnificent Frigatebird nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 53-61 days. Fledging: 150-185 days.
How big is the Magnificent Frigatebird?
The Magnificent Frigatebird has a wingspan of 128.4 cm, weight of 1498.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Magnificent Frigatebird belong to?
The Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Fregatidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Fregatidae family