Magnificent Frigatebird vs Great Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens comparado con Fregata minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Magnificent Frigatebird | Great Frigatebird |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Fregata magnificens | Fregata minor |
| Orden | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Familia | Fregatidae | Fregatidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 128,4 cm (50.6 in) | 113,6 cm (44.7 in) |
| Peso | 1498,6666666666667 g (52.86 oz) | 1161,1666666666667 g (40.96 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Magnificent Frigatebird
Least Concern
Great Frigatebird
About These Birds
Magnificent Frigatebird
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.
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.