Ascension Frigatebird

Fregata aquila

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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