Ascension Frigatebird

Ascension Frigatebird

Fregata aquila

Vulnerable
Envergadura
113,7 cm
Peso
1435,0 g
Familia
Fregatidae
Orden
Suliformes

The Ascension Frigatebird (Fregata aquila) is a bird species in the family Fregatidae (fragatas), within the order Suliformes (piqueros y cormoranes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 113.7 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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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
Envergadura 113,7 cm 44.8 in
Peso 1435,0 g 50.62 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Incubation: 43-51 days. Fledging: 180-214 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

1

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Suliformes (Piqueros y Cormoranes)
Familia Fregatidae (Fragatas)
Genus Fregata
Especies Fregata aquila

Distribution

Ascension Frigatebird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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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.

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