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Phaethon rubricauda

Photo by chiemomo
Photo taken: Lord Howe Island

1 Identification
2 Distribution
3 Taxonomy
4 Habitat
5 Behaviour
- 5.1 Diet
- 5.2 Breeding
6 External Links

[edit] Identification

L. 44-47 cm

White, with pink wash
Black eye crescent
Thin, red tail feather
Bright red bill
Black feet

[edit] Distribution

Hawaii, Easter Island and Mauritius.

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

Coral atolls with low shrubs.

[edit] Behaviour

[edit] Diet

Its diet includes fish, mostly flying fish, and squid.

[edit] Breeding

It builds a nest in sheltered areas such as the base of a tree or in shrubs. 1 brown to purplish black egg is laid, and is incubated by both parents for 39-51 days. The chick is fed by both parents.