Christmas Frigatebird
Fregata andrewsi
VulnerableAves · Suliformes · Fregatidae
About
The Christmas frigatebird or Christmas Island frigatebird is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae which is an endemic breeder to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. Apart from the Ascension frigatebird, the three other species of frigatebird have much more widely distributed breeding locations.
Fun Fact
Apart from the Ascension frigatebird, the three other species of frigatebird have much more widely distributed breeding locations.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Christmas Island and breeds in only four main nesting colonies.
Diet
Feed on fish taken in flight from the ocean's surface (mostly flying fish), and sometimes indulge in kleptoparasitism, harassing other birds to force them to regurgitate their food.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change