White-tailed Tropicbird vs Red-tailed Tropicbird
Phaethon lepturus comparé à Phaethon rubricauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-tailed Tropicbird | Red-tailed Tropicbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Phaethon lepturus | Phaethon rubricauda |
| Ordre | Phaethontiformes | Phaethontiformes |
| Famille | Phaethontidae | Phaethontidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 53,9 cm (21.2 in) | 66,1 cm (26.0 in) |
| Poids | 399,0 g (14.07 oz) | 599,0 g (21.13 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
White-tailed Tropicbird
Least Concern
Red-tailed Tropicbird
About These Birds
White-tailed Tropicbird
White-tailed Tropicbird, 37–40 cm plus 35–40 cm tail streamers, is the smallest and most widespread tropicbird, distributed across all tropical oceans. White with black eye-stripe, black carpal bar, yellow bill, extremely long white tail streamers. Plunge-dives for fish and squid. Graceful flight over warm open seas.
Red-tailed Tropicbird
Red-tailed Tropicbird, 45–56 cm plus 30–35 cm red tail streamers, is the most distinctive tropicbird, found across the Indo-Pacific. Almost pure white with a red bill and the distinctive red tail. Plunge-dives for flying fish and squid over warm tropical waters. Breeds on coral islands; mostly pelagic otherwise.