Christmas Island Frigatebird

Fregata andrewsi

Christmas Island Frigatebird

A huge seabird with a wingspan over two metres, the male flushing a scarlet throat pouch in display. It snatches food from the surface and robs other birds in flight over warm equatorial seas, and now breeds only on Christmas Island, which keeps it perennially at risk.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Pelecaniformes › Fregatidae › Fregata

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 343997.

FAQ

How deep does the Christmas Island Frigatebird live?
The Christmas Island Frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) is typically found at 0–1 m.
How big does the Christmas Island Frigatebird get?
The Christmas Island Frigatebird grows to about 1 m.