Ascension Frigatebird

Fregata aquila

Vulnerable

The Ascension Frigatebird is a seabird of Ascension Island and nearby tropical Atlantic waters. It searches over open water for fish and squid; boobies and gannets plunge-dive with power, while frigatebirds soar for hours and often snatch prey from the surface or from other birds.

Family

Fregatidae

Group

Frigatebirds, Boobies, and Gannets

Range

Ascension Frigatebird Range — Resident or seasonal range in Ascension Island and nearby tropical Atlantic waters

Population

≈ 10K-15K

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