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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
L. 44-47 cm | L. 44-47 cm | ||
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Widely in Indian and Pacific Oceans, mostly in tropical and subtropical waters reaching to temperate areas at for example southern [[Australia]]. | Widely in Indian and Pacific Oceans, mostly in tropical and subtropical waters reaching to temperate areas at for example southern [[Australia]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | Four subspecies are recognized: | + | Four subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: |
| + | *Phaethon rubricauda melanorhynchos Breeds and disperses widely in tropical Pacific Ocean | ||
| + | *Phaethon rubricauda roseotinctus Breeds sw Pacific islands | ||
| + | *Phaethon rubricauda rubricauda Breeds islands in w Indian Ocean | ||
| + | *Phaethon rubricauda westralis Islands in e Indian Ocean and Easter I. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Well at sea except when breeding. Breeds on coral atolls with low shrubs or on more rocky islands with cliffs containing cavities, often limestone. | Well at sea except when breeding. Breeds on coral atolls with low shrubs or on more rocky islands with cliffs containing cavities, often limestone. | ||
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It builds a nest in sheltered areas such as the base of a tree or in shrubs or in hole in cliff. 1 brown to purplish black egg is laid, and is incubated by both parents for 39-51 days. The chick is fed by both parents. | It builds a nest in sheltered areas such as the base of a tree or in shrubs or in hole in cliff. 1 brown to purplish black egg is laid, and is incubated by both parents for 39-51 days. The chick is fed by both parents. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 12:41, 25 July 2019
- Phaethon rubricauda
Identification
L. 44-47 cm
- White, with pink wash
- Black eye crescent
- Thin, red tail feather
- Bright red bill
- Black feet
Distribution
Widely in Indian and Pacific Oceans, mostly in tropical and subtropical waters reaching to temperate areas at for example southern Australia.
Taxonomy
Four subspecies are recognized[1]:
- Phaethon rubricauda melanorhynchos Breeds and disperses widely in tropical Pacific Ocean
- Phaethon rubricauda roseotinctus Breeds sw Pacific islands
- Phaethon rubricauda rubricauda Breeds islands in w Indian Ocean
- Phaethon rubricauda westralis Islands in e Indian Ocean and Easter I.
Habitat
Well at sea except when breeding. Breeds on coral atolls with low shrubs or on more rocky islands with cliffs containing cavities, often limestone.
Behaviour
Diet
Its diet includes fish, mostly flying fish, and squid.
Breeding
It builds a nest in sheltered areas such as the base of a tree or in shrubs or in hole in cliff. 1 brown to purplish black egg is laid, and is incubated by both parents for 39-51 days. The chick is fed by both parents.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2018. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2018. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Red-tailed Tropicbird. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 November 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Red-tailed_Tropicbird
