About the Christmas Island Frigatebird
The Christmas frigatebird or Christmas Island frigatebird is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae which is an endemic breeder to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. Apart from the Ascension frigatebird, the three other species of frigatebird have much more widely distributed breeding locations.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Frigatebirds (Fregatidae) |
| Species | Fregata andrewsi |
| Species Codes | chifri1, CIFR, CHFR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Christmas Island Frigatebird belong to?
The Christmas Island Frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) belongs to the Frigatebirds family (Fregatidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Christmas Island Frigatebird?
The Christmas Island Frigatebird is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Christmas Island Frigatebird?
The Christmas frigatebird or Christmas Island frigatebird is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae which is an endemic breeder to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. Apart from the Ascension frigatebird, the three other species of frigatebird have much more widely distributed breeding loc...
Where can I report a Christmas Island Frigatebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Christmas Island Frigatebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chifri1, or on iNaturalist.
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