Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fregata-magnificens"></birdfyi-bird>The Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) is a bird species in the family Fregatidae (fragatas), within the order Suliformes (piqueros y cormoranes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 128.4 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 128,4 cm | 50.6 in |
| Peso | 1498,6666666666667 g | 52.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 53-61 days. Fledging: 150-185 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 magnificens |
Distribution
Magnificent Frigatebird has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fregatidae family