Christmas Island Frigatebird
Fregata andrewsi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fregata-andrewsi"></birdfyi-bird>The Christmas Island Frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) is a bird species in the family Fregatidae (frigatebirds), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 123.8 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 123.8 cm | 48.7 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 1475.0 g | 52.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
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การทำรัง
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 50-54 days. Fledging: 133-168 days.
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อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Fregatidae (Frigatebirds) |
| Genus | Fregata |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Fregata andrewsi |
Distribution
Christmas Island Frigatebird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fregatidae family