Christmas Frigatebird

Other names
Also known as the Christmas Island Frigatebird.

Description
The frigatebird is 94 - 97 cm long with a wingspan of 2 - 2.3 m.

Males have a white lower abdomen with a black plumage. Also sports a red inflatable throat sac. Females have a white breast which forms a partial rear collar and extends to lower belly as well as to its black underwing.

Similar species
Similar to the Great Frigatebird in regards to its inflatable throat sac.

Distribution/habitat
Generally found in tropical seas, oceanic islands and various coasts along the Indian Ocean. Is critically endangered.