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Lesser Frigatebird

Fregata ariel

Least Concern
Envergure
102,6 cm
Poids
803,75 g
Famille
Fregatidae
Ordre
Suliformes

À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 102,6 cm 40.4 in
Poids 803,75 g 28.35 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 140-188 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Lesser Frigatebird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Lesser Frigatebird endangered?
The Lesser Frigatebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lesser Frigatebird nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 140-188 days.
How big is the Lesser Frigatebird?
The Lesser Frigatebird has a wingspan of 102.6 cm, weight of 803.75 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Frigatebird belong to?
The Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Fregatidae.

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