Species: Fregata ariel
English Name: Lesser Frigatebird
Chinese Name: 白斑軍艦鳥
Family: Fregatidae
Description:
This large seabird has 70-80 cm in length and 175-193 cm in wingspan. The plumage is mostly all black with a white patch on the flank (males) or white collar and breast (females). The bill is slate-blue (males) or pinkish (females). Occasionally wanders at Macao coastal area.
© 2008 Tom Tarrant
© 2013 Sofia Arez
© 2013 Sofia Arez
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.