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White-tailed Tropicbird

Phaethon lepturus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラオネッタイチョウ
Chinese 白尾熱帶鳥
Spanish Rabijunco cola blanca
French Phaéton à bec jaune
German Weißschwanz-Tropikvogel
Portuguese rabo-de-palha-de-bico-laranja
Russian Белохвостый фаэтон
Thai นกร่อนทะเลหางขาว

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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