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The frigatebirds are a family, Fregatidae, of seabirds. There are five species in the single genus Fregata. They are also sometimes called Man of War birds or Pirate birds. Since they are related to the pelicans, the term "frigate pelican" is also a name applied to them. They have long wings, tails and bills and the males have a red gular pouch that is inflated during the breeding season to attract a mate. Frigatebirds are pelagic piscivores which obtain most of their food on the wing. A small amount of their diet is obtained by robbing other seabirds, a behaviour that has given the family its name, and by snatching seabird chicks. Frigatebirds are seasonally monogamous, and nest colonially. A rough nest is constructed in low trees or on the ground on remote islands. A single egg is laid each breeding season. The duration of parental care in frigatebirds is the longest of any bird.
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What is the other name for a frigate bird?
They are sometimes called Man of War birds or Pirate birds. Since they are related to the pelicans, the term "frigate pelican" is also a name applied to them.
What does the frigate bird eats?
The Great Frigate Bird's Hawiian name is 'Awe', translated, this means 'theif.' The Frigate Bird obtains some of its food by stealing it from other birds through pursuit in flight. The Frigate bird is a surface feeder so it has a hooked bill to make it easier to catch flying fish and squid swimming close to the surface of the water.
What is the stellar jays adaptations?
Stellar's Jay birds adaptations have the ability to fly. Fly Like A Bird!
What is the one adaptation all birds have that no other animal has?
Feathers are the only adaptation that all birds have. Birds have wings. They are the only vertebrates that do have wings, even though in some birds they are non-functional. However, they are not the only living creatures to have wings, as many insects do as well. Thee are some adaptations that are not found in all species of birds, but which are unique to birds. Flighted birds have light weight hollow bones developed for flight, but this is not found in all birds. Some birds have complex adaptation of the larynx which allows high speed complex bird calls to be created, but again, this is not found in all birds.
What adaptations does a bird have?
Some birds have adapted to have hollow bones, in order to fly. They have also adapted certain beaks to be able to find and attack food.
What are adaptations of a Frigate bird?
it adapts to its environment fairly quickly :)
Where Do frigate birds live?
obviouse question they live in barbadoes
What is the predator of the frigatebird?
the frigate birds predator is the langosta
What is the frigate birds survival advantages?
the frigate bird were grabbing ther babby bird
What bird puffs out a red pouch under its throat to impress female birds?
Frigate birds... My favorite! :)
Where do great frigate birds live?
obviouse question they live in barbadoes
Why would it be a disadvantage if the frigate birds environment were to change?
mabye mabye not
How much does a frigate bird weigh?
Frigate birds that have fledged weigh between 1.5 and 3.5 pounds. The average adult weighs about 3 pounds.
When do frigate birds puff out their red chests?
Show who's boss and mating
What is the other name for a frigate bird?
They are sometimes called Man of War birds or Pirate birds. Since they are related to the pelicans, the term "frigate pelican" is also a name applied to them.
What are some of the tropical two-winged flying fishes predators?
The Topical 2 winged flying fish's predators are mammals, dolphins, sea loins, sea birds, boobies, and frigate birds.
Do frigate birds have prey?
yes, they do have prey like: mice (a mouse) rats worms
