Red-billed Tropicbird
Phaethon aethereus
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关于
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 61.8 cm | 24.3 in |
| 体重 | 632.0 g | 22.29 oz |
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CR,SC. Incubation: 42-44 days. Fledging: 80-110 days.
产卵数
1
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Phaethontiformes |
| 科 | Phaethontidae |
| Genus | Phaethon |
| 物种 | Phaethon aethereus |
Distribution
Red-billed Tropicbird has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phaethontidae family