Fregata minor

Translingual

Wikispecies

Etymology

Literally "lesser frigate". Originally named Pelecanus minor, "the lesser pelican"; when it was moved to Fregata as the greater frigatebird, the name minor had to be retained; the lesser frigatebird is Fregata ariel.

Proper noun

Fregata minor f

1. A taxonomic species within the family Fregatidae – the great frigatebird.

References

• Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN