Madagascar white-tailed tropicbird

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage similar to adults but duller
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 1000 meters
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_behavior often in small colonies
gptkbp:breeding_range coastal Madagascar and nearby islands
gptkbp:breeding_season November to January
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:color white and black
gptkbp:coloration white body with black wing tips
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal biodiversity
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Figaro
gptkbp:first_described_by by Linnaeus in 1758
gptkbp:fledging_period about 10 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style gliding
gptkbp:foraging_behavior surface diving
diving for fish
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:habitat coastal regions
gptkbp:habitat_preference rocky coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Madagascar white-tailed tropicbird
gptkbp:incubation_period about 30 days
gptkbp:length approximately 70 cm
gptkbp:local_names Tropique blanc
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
not migratory
non-migratory species
gptkbp:nest_material grasses and seaweed
gptkbp:nesting varies by location
scrapes on the ground
gptkbp:nesting_site cliffs and ledges
gptkbp:order gptkb:Figaro
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators large birds of prey
rats and cats
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Red-tailed_tropicbird
gptkb:Tropicbirds
gptkbp:reproduction seasonal breeding.
gptkbp:research often seen soaring above the ocean
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Phaethon_lepturus
gptkbp:size about 1 kg
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in pairs during breeding season
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous
gptkbp:status protected species in some areas
gptkbp:tail_type long and forked
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting areas
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization screeching calls
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and fishing activities
gptkbp:wingspan approximately 1 meter
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4