Frigatebirds
Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Fregatidae
Frigatebirds are large seabirds usually found over tropical oceans. They are large, black and white or completely black, with long wings and deeply-forked tails. The males have inflatable coloured throat pouches. They do not swim or walk, and cannot take off from a flat surface. Having the largest wingspan to body weight ratio of any bird, they are essentially aerial, able to stay aloft for more than a week. There are 5 species worldwide, two of which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Frigatebird | Fregata minor | Casual visitor, LC |
| Lesser Frigatebird | Fregata ariel | Casual visitor, LC |
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