The Frigatebirds are a family of seabirds. In Latin, the family is called Fregatidae. There are five different species; all are classified in the genus Fregata. They occur in tropical and subtropical regions. The birds are adapted to a life at sea. The wingspan is between 175 centimetres (69 in) and 255 centimetres (100 in).
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Frigatebird
Temporal range: Early Eocene to present 50–present Ma |
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Male magnificent frigatebird
(Fregata magnificens)
displaying gular pouch, Galápagos Islands. |
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| Scientific classification |
| Domain: |
Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: |
Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata |
| Class: |
Aves |
| Order: |
Suliformes |
| Family: |
Fregatidae
Degland & Gerbe, 1867 |
| Genus: |
Fregata
Lacépède, 1799 |
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| Type species |
Pelecanus aquilus (Ascension frigatebird)
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| Species |
- Fregata magnificens – Magnificent frigatebird
- Fregata aquila – Ascension frigatebird
- Fregata andrewsi – Christmas frigatebird
- Fregata minor – Great frigatebird
- Fregata ariel – Lesser frigatebird
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