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Christmas Island Frigatebird

Fregata andrewsi

Vulnerable
Envergure
123,8 cm
Poids
1475,0 g
Famille
Fregatidae
Ordre
Suliformes

À propos

89–100 cm. Male all black with red gular pouch; female has distinctive white belly patch extending under wings. Breeds only on Christmas Island (Indian Ocean). Critically Endangered; fewer than 3,000 pairs threatened by mining, habitat loss, and introduced yellow crazy ants. Kleptoparasitic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 123,8 cm 48.7 in
Poids 1475,0 g 52.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 50-54 days. Fledging: 133-168 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Famille Fregatidae (Frigatebirds)
Genus Fregata
Espèces Fregata andrewsi

Distribution

Christmas Island Frigatebird has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Christmas Island Frigatebird endangered?
The Christmas Island Frigatebird has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Christmas Island Frigatebird nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 50-54 days. Fledging: 133-168 days.
How big is the Christmas Island Frigatebird?
The Christmas Island Frigatebird has a wingspan of 123.8 cm, weight of 1475.0 g.
What order and family does the Christmas Island Frigatebird belong to?
The Christmas Island Frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Fregatidae.

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