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Great Frigatebird
Fregata minor
Bird Family :"Frigatebirds"
 Fregatidae
Description :Rare in local area. Length 1m. Seabird. Has been seen in mixed flocks with Lesser Frigatebirds at Cape Cleveland. Attacks other seabirds to steal their food. Lays 1 egg on a nest of sticks, in low bushes of tropical islands.
Typical Habitat :Tropical seas.
Distribution :Locally abundant in north-eastern coast.
Migration :Nomadic. Seen regularly in off shore waters. Main breeding season, April to October.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes
EPBC :Migratory

      Additional info ..locations seen (2)  ..   observations (1)  ..    
      EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth)
       

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