Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Frigatebirds (Fregatidae) |
| Species | Fregata ariel |
| Codes | lesfri, LEFR |
Identification
The Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel) is a member of the Frigatebirds family within the order Suliformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Fregata ariel
Family: Frigatebirds
Order: Suliformes
eBird Code: lesfri