Other names[]
Also known as the Christmas Island Frigatebird.
Description[]
The frigatebird is 94–97 cm (37–38 in) long with a wingspan of 2 - 2.3 m.
Males have a white lower abdomen with a black plumage. Also sports a red inflatable throat sac. Females have a white breast which forms a partial rear collar and extends to lower belly as well as to its black underwing.[1]
Similar species[]
Similar to the Great Frigatebird in regards to its inflatable throat sac.[1]
Behaviour[]
Diet[]
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Reproduction[]
Distribution/habitat[]
Generally found in tropical seas, oceanic islands and various coasts along the Indian Ocean. Is critically endangered. [1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Pizzey, Graham (2012). The Field Guide To The Birds Of Australia. HarperCollinsPublishers. ISBN 9780732291938.
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