Ascension Frigatebird vs Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata aquila comparé à Fregata magnificens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Ascension Frigatebird | Magnificent Frigatebird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Fregata aquila | Fregata magnificens |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Fregatidae | Fregatidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 113,7 cm (44.8 in) | 128,4 cm (50.6 in) |
| Poids | 1435,0 g (50.62 oz) | 1498,6666666666667 g (52.86 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Ascension Frigatebird only
Aucun(e)
Magnificent Frigatebird only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Ascension Frigatebird
Least Concern
Magnificent Frigatebird
About These Birds
Ascension Frigatebird
89–96 cm, wingspan 196–200 cm. All-black male; female has white breast and reddish feet. Breeds only on Ascension Island; Vulnerable with fewer than 10,000 birds. Males inflate brilliant red gular pouch to attract mates. Kleptoparasitic; steals fish from other seabirds.
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.