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Red-billed Tropicbird

Phaethon aethereus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
61,8 cm
Gewicht
632,0 g
Familie
Phaethontidae
Ordnung
Phaethontiformes

Über uns

Red-billed Tropicbird, 46–56 cm plus 46–56 cm tail streamers, is the largest tropicbird, found in the tropical Atlantic, Indian, and eastern Pacific Oceans. White plumage with fine black barring, red bill, extremely long white tail streamers. Plunge-dives for flying fish and squid. Pelagic; comes ashore only to breed.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 61,8 cm 24.3 in
Gewicht 632,0 g 22.29 oz

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CR,SC. Incubation: 42-44 days. Fledging: 80-110 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Phaethontiformes
Familie Phaethontidae
Genus Phaethon
Arten Phaethon aethereus

Distribution

Red-billed Tropicbird has been recorded in 8 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Red-billed Tropicbird endangered?
The Red-billed Tropicbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-billed Tropicbird nest?
Nest type: CR,SC. Incubation: 42-44 days. Fledging: 80-110 days.
How big is the Red-billed Tropicbird?
The Red-billed Tropicbird has a wingspan of 61.8 cm, weight of 632.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-billed Tropicbird belong to?
The Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) belongs to the order Phaethontiformes and the family Phaethontidae.

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