Family
Phaethontidae
Order: Phaethontiformes
Tropicbirds; 3 species of graceful seabirds characterized by long white ribbon-like central tail feathers, predominantly white plumage, and strong diving ability. Distributed pantropically across all warm oceans. Nest in cliff crevices on oceanic islands. Forage far out to sea, plunge-diving for fish and squid.