Ascension Frigatebird

Fregata aquila (Linnaeus, 1758)

1.6 kgWeight

The Ascension frigatebird (Fregata aquila) is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae which breeds on Boatswain Bird Island and Ascension Island in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.

Most records: St. Helena

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Ascension Frigatebird has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Boatswain Bird IslandSt. Helena41 records
JamestownSt. Helena1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

St. Helena

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Ascension frigatebird (Fregata aquila) is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae which breeds on Boatswain Bird Island and Ascension Island in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.

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Questions

How big is the Ascension Frigatebird?

The Ascension Frigatebird weighs around 1.6 kg.

Where does the Ascension Frigatebird live?

Its breeding range: Atlantic Ocean: Ascension Island (where recently re-established) and Boatswainbird Island (east of Ascension Island, north-central South Atlantic Ocean). It is most often recorded in St. Helena.

Is the Ascension Frigatebird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ascension Frigatebird as Vulnerable.

What does the Ascension Frigatebird eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Ascension Frigatebird in?

It belongs to the family Frigatebirds (Fregatidae), order Suliformes.

At a glance

Weight: 1.6 kg
Habitat: Ocean
Diet: Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle: Feeds in the air
Migration: Migratory
Conservation: Vulnerable

More measurements

Wing: 568 mm
Tail: 385 mm
Bill: 97 mm
Tarsus: 25 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Atlantic Ocean: Ascension Island (where recently re-established) and Boatswainbird Island (east of Ascension Island, north-central South Atlantic Ocean)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2