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Lesser Frigatebird

Fregata ariel

Least Concern
날개 폭
102.6 cm
체중
803.75 g
Fregatidae
Suliformes

The Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel) is a bird species in the family Fregatidae (frigatebirds), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 102.6 cm and a weight of 803.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

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
날개 폭 102.6 cm 40.4 in
체중 803.75 g 28.35 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

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분류학

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

Distribution

Lesser Frigatebird has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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자주 묻는 질문

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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