Family
Fregatidae
Habits
Diurnal, Similiar in habits to greater frigatebird, but generally more common and widespread
Habitat
Coastal, Tropical Atlantic; Indian and Pacific
Notes
Photo Ashmore Reef.
Breeding
April to July. 1 or 2 eggs; white, with a slight coating of lime. Incubation about 41 days by both sexes in irregular shifts. Young remain dependant for up to 1 year.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Young turtles; fish; cuttlefish etc.
Details
| Common Name: |
Lesser Frigatebird |
Scientific Name: |
Fregata ariel |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Pelecaniformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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