Gallery description : tropicbird

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
NameTropicbird
Scientific NamePhaethon
Distinctive FeaturesLong pointed beak and large body size
Main PreyFish. squid, flying fish
KingdomAnimalia
HabitatTropical islands and cliffs
PhylumChordata
OrderPhaethontiformes
TypeBird
Top Speed48km/h (30mph)
Average Clutch Size1
Wing Span95cm - 115cm (37in - 45in)
ClassAves
DietCarnivore
Life Span10 - 16 years
Size (L)75cm - 100cm (30in - 40in)
FamilyPhaethontidae
PredatorsDogs, cats, stouts
GenusPhaethon
Weight0.3kg - 0.7kg (0.6lbs - 1.5lbs)
ColourBlack, white, brown,yellow
LifestyleFlock
Skin TypeFeathers
Conservation StatusLeast concern
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