Great Frigatebird

Fregata minor

Great Frigatebird

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.