Ascension Frigatebird
Fregata aquila
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<birdfyi-bird slug="fregata-aquila"></birdfyi-bird>The Ascension Frigatebird (Fregata aquila) is a bird species in the family Fregatidae (frigatebirds), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 113.7 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Giới Thiệu
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 113,7 cm | 44.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1435,0 g | 50.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Incubation: 43-51 days. Fledging: 180-214 days.
Số Trứng
1
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Họ | Fregatidae (Frigatebirds) |
| Genus | Fregata |
| Loài | Fregata aquila |
Distribution
Ascension Frigatebird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fregatidae family