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Lesser Frigatebird

Fregata ariel

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
102,6 cm
Khối Lượng
803,75 g
Họ
Fregatidae
Bộ
Suliformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 102,6 cm 40.4 in
Khối Lượng 803,75 g 28.35 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

1

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Lesser 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 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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