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Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

Least Concern
翼展
128.4 cm
体重
1498.6666666666667 g
Fregatidae
Suliformes
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关于

89–114 cm, wingspan 217–244 cm. All-black male with glossy purple-green; red gular pouch; female has white breast. Breeds on tropical Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Americas. The largest frigatebird; highly kleptoparasitic. Cannot land on water; soars on thermals for hours.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 128.4 cm 50.6 in
体重 1498.6666666666667 g 52.86 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 53-61 days. Fledging: 150-185 days.

产卵数

1

分类学

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

Distribution

Magnificent Frigatebird has been recorded in 6 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Magnificent Frigatebird endangered?
The Magnificent Frigatebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Magnificent Frigatebird nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 53-61 days. Fledging: 150-185 days.
How big is the Magnificent Frigatebird?
The Magnificent Frigatebird has a wingspan of 128.4 cm, weight of 1498.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Magnificent Frigatebird belong to?
The Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Fregatidae.

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