The average weight is 0.3kg - 0.7kg (0.6lbs - 1.5lbs). The maximum speed it is able to reach is 48km/h (30mph). Tropicbird (phaethon) usually grows 75cm - 100cm (30in - 40in). Tropicbird is a bird that inhabits tropical islands and cliffs. It has a feathers skin type. It has 95cm - 115cm (37in - 45in) wing span. The diet is carnivore. These birds usually live 10 - 16 years.
Facts about tropicbirds
Name | Tropicbird |
Scientific Name | Phaethon |
Distinctive Features | Long pointed beak and large body size |
Main Prey | Fish. squid, flying fish |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Habitat | Tropical islands and cliffs |
Phylum | Chordata |
Order | Phaethontiformes |
Type | Bird |
Top Speed | 48km/h (30mph) |
Average Clutch Size | 1 |
Wing Span | 95cm - 115cm (37in - 45in) |
Class | Aves |
Diet | Carnivore |
Life Span | 10 - 16 years |
Size (L) | 75cm - 100cm (30in - 40in) |
Family | Phaethontidae |
Predators | Dogs, cats, stouts |
Genus | Phaethon |
Weight | 0.3kg - 0.7kg (0.6lbs - 1.5lbs) |
Colour | Black, white, brown,yellow |
Lifestyle | Flock |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Conservation Status | Least concern |