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The red-billed tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) is a tropicbird, one of three closely related species of seabird of tropical oceans. Superficially resembling a tern in appearance, it has mostly white plumage with some black markings on the wings and back, a black mask and, as its common name suggests, a red bill.
Red-billed tropicbird. Order: Phaethontiformes Family: Phaethontidae. Tropicbirds are seabirds once thought to be closely related to pelicans but are now known to belong to a clade known as Metaves. Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus; Red-tailed tropicbird, Phaethon rubricauda (A)
The red-billed tropicbird is basal within the genus. The split between the red-billed tropicbird and the other two tropicbirds is hypothesized to have taken place about six million years ago, with the split between the red-tailed and white-tailed tropicbird taking place about four million years ago. [9]
Red-tailed tropicbird. Order: Phaethontiformes Family: Phaethontidae. Tropicbirds are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. Their long wings have black markings, as does the head. White-tailed tropicbird, Phaethon lepturus LC; Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus LC
The red-billed tropicbird is a seabird, one of three species in the family Phaethontidae. Resembling a tern , it has mostly white plumage with some black markings on the wings and back, a black mask and a red bill.
Red-tailed tropicbird. Order: Phaethontiformes Family: Phaethontidae. Tropicbirds are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. Their heads and long wings have black markings. Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus; Red-tailed tropicbird, Phaethon rubricauda (V) White-tailed tropicbird, Phaethon ...
Because the red-tailed tropicbird does not walk well, it lands by flying into the wind, stalling and dropping to the ground. The nest is often located within one metre (3.3 ft) of the edge of the shrub (or other shaded area) to minimise walking distance. The tropicbird often chooses shrubs with fewer stems for accessibility. [41]
Red-billed tropicbird; Red-tailed tropicbird; W. White-tailed tropicbird This page was last edited on 7 May 2020, at 21:00 (UTC). Text is ...