Fregata ariel
Fregata ariel (Gray, 1845)
Lesser frigatebird
Fregata ariel
photo by Aquino, Maria Theresa

Family:  Fregatidae (frigatebirds)
Max. size:  81 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,110.0 g
Environment:  pelagic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Total Length: 71 to 81 cm; Wingspan: 175 to 193 cm (Ref. 8812). Found offshore, over waters >22°C. Pelagic (Ref. 356). Colonial breeder, typically in trees and bushes. Gregarious; trails ships (Ref. 91362). Exhibits surface-dipping (Ref. 356).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 10 August 2018 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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