Lesser Frigatebird vs Great Frigatebird
Fregata ariel verglichen mit Fregata minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Lesser Frigatebird | Great Frigatebird |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Fregata ariel | Fregata minor |
| Ordnung | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Familie | Fregatidae | Fregatidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 102,6 cm (40.4 in) | 113,6 cm (44.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 803,75 g (28.35 oz) | 1161,1666666666667 g (40.96 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Lesser Frigatebird
Least Concern
Great Frigatebird
About These Birds
Lesser Frigatebird
71–81 cm, wingspan 175–193 cm. Smallest frigatebird; male all-black with white axillary spurs; female has white breast and spurs. Breeds Indian Ocean and western Pacific tropical islands. Kleptoparasitic and pursuit-feeds on flyingfish; brilliant red gular sac inflated at display.
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.