Fregatidae - Frigatebirds

Frigatebirds are highly maneuverable aerial predators of tropical waters. The five species all breed in large colonies in trees on tropical islands. During courtship the males (which are mostly black) extend a large, vivid scarlet throat pouch to attract a mate.

Only two individuals have wandered as far north as Britain a single Ascension Island Frigatebird and, more recently, a Magnificent Frigatebird.

BTO Data Reports

Our reports provide rigorous scientific information to inform Environmental Impact Assessments in the UK.

Article

Biodiversity loss and the UK’s birds

Biodiversity loss is one of the biggest drivers of bird population declines in the UK. Learn what we’re doing to tackle this threat to nature and how you can support our work.

Tagged Lesser Black-backed Gull. Gary Clewley

Article

Bird tracking

Phil Atkinson explains the technology behind tracking.

Fregatidae - Frigatebirds

Share this page

Related content

BTO Data Reports

Biodiversity loss and the UK’s birds

Bird tracking