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Great Frigatebird
Fregata minor
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
113,6 cm
Gewicht
1161,1666666666667 g
Familie
Fregatidae
Ordnung
Suliformes
Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 113,6 cm | 44.7 in |
| Gewicht | 1161,1666666666667 g | 40.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 51-57 days. Fledging: 120-160 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Suliformes (Tölpel und Kormorane) |
| Familie | Fregatidae (Fregattvögel) |
| Genus | Fregata |
| Arten | Fregata minor |
Distribution
Great Frigatebird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Great Frigatebird endangered?
The Great Frigatebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Frigatebird nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 51-57 days. Fledging: 120-160 days.
How big is the Great Frigatebird?
The Great Frigatebird has a wingspan of 113.6 cm, weight of 1161.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Great Frigatebird belong to?
The Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Fregatidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Fregatidae family