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Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird

Phaethon aethereus

Least Concern

About

Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカハシネッタイチョウ
Chinese 紅嘴熱帶鳥
Spanish Rabijunco pico rojo
French Phaéton à bec rouge
German Rotschnabel-Tropikvogel
Portuguese rabo-de-palha
Russian Красноклювый фаэтон
Arabic رئيس البحر

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird?
The scientific name of Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird is Phaethon aethereus. It belongs to the genus Phaethon.
What is the conservation status of Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird?
Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird live?
Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, Venezuela.
What family does Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird belong to?
Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) belongs to the genus Phaethon, which is part of the taxonomic family Phaethontidae.
Is Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird endangered?
No, Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird belong to?
Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird?
The closest relatives of Red-billed/Red-tailed Tropicbird in the genus Phaethon include Red-tailed Tropicbird, White-tailed Tropicbird.

Native Range — 8 Countries

Genus Phaethon — 3 Species

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