Great Frigatebird
Fregata minor
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1 m
- IUCN status: LC
The great frigatebird is a long winged aerial pirate of tropical oceans, harassing other seabirds until they drop or bring up their catch. The male inflates a brilliant red throat pouch in courtship, and the bird nests in colonies in island trees and bushes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Pelecaniformes › Fregatidae › Fregata
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212654.
FAQ
- How big does the Great Frigatebird get?
- The Great Frigatebird grows to about 1 m.