About the Great Frigatebird
The great frigatebird is a large seabird in the frigatebird family. There are major nesting populations in the tropical Pacific Ocean, such as Hawaii and the Galápagos Islands; in the Indian Ocean, colonies can be found in the Seychelles and Mauritius, and there is a tiny population in the South Atlantic, mostly on and around St. Helena and Boatswain Bird Island.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Frigatebirds (Fregatidae) |
| Species | Fregata minor |
| Species Codes | grefri, GREF, GRFR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Frigatebird belong to?
The Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) belongs to the Frigatebirds family (Fregatidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Great Frigatebird?
The great frigatebird is a large seabird in the frigatebird family. There are major nesting populations in the tropical Pacific Ocean, such as Hawaii and the Galápagos Islands; in the Indian Ocean, colonies can be found in the Seychelles and Mauritius, and there is a tiny population in the South Atl...
Where can I report a Great Frigatebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Frigatebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grefri, or on iNaturalist.
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