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Great Frigatebird
Fregata minor
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Least Concern
Envergure
113,6 cm
Poids
1161,1666666666667 g
Famille
Fregatidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 113,6 cm | 44.7 in |
| Poids | 1161,1666666666667 g | 40.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 51-57 days. Fledging: 120-160 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Fregatidae (Frigatebirds) |
| Genus | Fregata |
| Espèces | Fregata minor |
Distribution
Great Frigatebird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Great Frigatebird endangered?
The Great Frigatebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Frigatebird nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 51-57 days. Fledging: 120-160 days.
How big is the Great Frigatebird?
The Great Frigatebird has a wingspan of 113.6 cm, weight of 1161.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Great Frigatebird belong to?
The Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Fregatidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Fregatidae family