Ascension Frigatebird

Ascension Frigatebird

Fregata aquila

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
113,7 cm
Khối Lượng
1435,0 g
Họ
Fregatidae
Bộ
Suliformes

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

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

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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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Ascension Frigatebird endangered?
The Ascension Frigatebird has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Ascension Frigatebird nest?
Incubation: 43-51 days. Fledging: 180-214 days.
How big is the Ascension Frigatebird?
The Ascension Frigatebird has a wingspan of 113.7 cm, weight of 1435.0 g.
What order and family does the Ascension Frigatebird belong to?
The Ascension Frigatebird (Fregata aquila) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Fregatidae.

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