tropicbirds
Tropicbirds are a small family of pelagic seabirds, Phaethontidae, consisting of three species in the genus Phaethon. They inhabit tropical and subtropical oceans and typically nest on remote islands and coastal cliffs. Tropicbirds are best known for their extremely long central tail feathers, which give them a striking silhouette in flight.
The three species are the blue-tailed tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus), the white-tailed tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus), and the
Tropicbirds feed mainly on small fish and squid taken near the surface. They are strong fliers and
Conservation status varies by species and region. Many tropicbird colonies are restricted to remote islands, making