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White-tailed Tropicbird

Phaethon lepturus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
53,9 cm
Berat
399,0 g
Famili
Phaethontidae
Ordo
Phaethontiformes

The White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus) is a bird species in the family Phaethontidae, within the order Phaethontiformes. Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.9 cm and a weight of 399 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 53,9 cm 21.2 in
Berat 399,0 g 14.07 oz

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CR,SC. Incubation: 40-42 days. Fledging: 70-80 days.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Phaethontiformes
Famili Phaethontidae
Genus Phaethon
Spesies Phaethon lepturus

Distribution

White-tailed Tropicbird has been recorded in 4 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the White-tailed Tropicbird endangered?
The White-tailed Tropicbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-tailed Tropicbird nest?
Nest type: CR,SC. Incubation: 40-42 days. Fledging: 70-80 days.
How big is the White-tailed Tropicbird?
The White-tailed Tropicbird has a wingspan of 53.9 cm, weight of 399.0 g.
What order and family does the White-tailed Tropicbird belong to?
The White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus) belongs to the order Phaethontiformes and the family Phaethontidae.

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