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Red-tailed Tropicbird

Phaethon rubricauda

Least Concern
翼展
66.1 cm
体重
599.0 g
Phaethontidae
Phaethontiformes
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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 66.1 cm 26.0 in
体重 599.0 g 21.13 oz

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CR,SC. Incubation: 42-46 days. Fledging: 67-91 days.

产卵数

1

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Phaethontiformes
Phaethontidae
Genus Phaethon
物种 Phaethon rubricauda

Distribution

Red-tailed Tropicbird has been recorded in 3 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Red-tailed Tropicbird endangered?
The Red-tailed Tropicbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-tailed Tropicbird nest?
Nest type: CR,SC. Incubation: 42-46 days. Fledging: 67-91 days.
How big is the Red-tailed Tropicbird?
The Red-tailed Tropicbird has a wingspan of 66.1 cm, weight of 599.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-tailed Tropicbird belong to?
The Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda) belongs to the order Phaethontiformes and the family Phaethontidae.

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