These birds usually live 15 - 25 years. The average weight of the frigatebird is 0.9kg - 1.9kg (1.9lbs - 4.2lbs). Frigatebird is a bird that inhabits tropical coasts and islands. It has a feathers skin type. It has 150cm - 250cm (59in - 98in) wing span. The preferred food type is carnivore. The top speed it can reach is 15km/h (9mph).
Facts about frigatebirds
Name | Frigatebird |
Weight | 0.9kg - 1.9kg (1.9lbs - 4.2lbs) |
Life Span | 15 - 25 years |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Lifestyle | Colony |
Main Prey | Fish, crab, squid |
Size (H) | 65cm - 100cm (25in - 39in) |
Family | Fregatidae |
Top Speed | 15km/h (9mph) |
Wing Span | 150cm - 250cm (59in - 98in) |
Order | Pelecaniformes |
Habitat | Tropical coasts and islands |
Type | Bird |
Predators | Humans, rats, cats |
Colour | Black, white, brown, red |
Class | Aves |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Distinctive Features | Large wingspan and enlarged red throat of the male |
Diet | Carnivore |
Average Clutch Size | 1 |
Phylum | Chordata |
Scientific Name | Fregata |
Skin Type | Feathers |