Species Data
Common Name
Great frigatebird
Scientific Name
Fregata minor
Spanish Name
Rabihorcado grande
Conservation Status
Least concern
Endemic/Native/Introduced
Native
Size
85-105cm length, 205-230cm wingspan
Average Lifespan
15-25 years
Predators
Introduced rats and cats
Food
Carnivore (flying fish, tuna, squid, crab, jellyfish and scraps discarded by boats)
Animal Class
Bird
Species Overview
Frigatebirds are amazing long-distance fliers, capable of flying for several days and nights without stopping. This is partly due to their incredibly light bones, their feathers weighing more than their entire skeleton. Male frigatebirds are easily identified by a bright red sac under their beak. These sacs can be inflated and are used to attract a mate during the breeding season. Although the frigatebird is not deemed to be endangered, populations are decreasing due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species.
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