Ascension Frigatebird
Fregata aquila
VulnerableAves · Suliformes · Fregatidae
About
The Ascension frigatebird is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae which breeds on Boatswain Bird Island and Ascension Island in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.
Fun Fact
The Ascension frigatebird is a large lightly built seabird with brownish-black plumage and a deeply forked tail.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
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