1,866 observationsLeast Concern
Red-tailed Tropicbird
Phaethon rubricauda
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Phaethontiformes βΊFamily: Phaethontidae βΊGenus: Phaethon
About
The red-tailed tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda) is a seabird that nests across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It nests in colonies on oceanic islands. The species is also known by its Maori name, amokura.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red-tailed Tropicbird is Phaethon rubricauda.
- Red-tailed Tropicbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red-tailed Tropicbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Red-tailed Tropicbird belongs to the class Aves.
- Red-tailed Tropicbird belongs to the order Phaethontiformes.
- Red-tailed Tropicbird belongs to the family Phaethontidae.
- Red-tailed Tropicbird belongs to the genus Phaethon.