Statements (69)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Madagascar_white-tailed_tropicbird
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gptkbp:adaptation |
Adapted to oceanic life.
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
Long and narrow.
Up to 50 km/h. |
gptkbp:behavior |
Plunge diving
Often seen in pairs. |
gptkbp:breeding_season |
Varies by region.
Depends on food availability. Nests in colonies. |
gptkbp:clutch_size |
1 to 3 eggs.
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gptkbp:color |
White and black
Bright white with black markings. Long and pointed. Sexually dimorphic. |
gptkbp:common_name |
Tropicbird.
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Protected in many regions.
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gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Featured in art and literature.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of tropical regions.
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gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:distribution |
Tropical regions worldwide
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gptkbp:egg_color |
White.
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gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Affected by climate change.
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Sunbirds. |
gptkbp:first_flight |
Graceful gliding.
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
Dive from the air.
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gptkbp:fledging_period |
About 3 months.
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Primarily piscivorous.
Surface diving. Surface foraging. |
gptkbp:habitat |
Tropical oceans
Coastal areas. Islands and coastal cliffs. Tropical and subtropical regions. |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tropicbirds
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gptkbp:incubation_period |
About 30 days.
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gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to |
Sensitive to habitat changes.
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gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 20 years.
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gptkbp:mating_system |
Aerial displays.
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gptkbp:migration |
Follow ocean currents.
Seasonal movements. Some species are migratory. Varies by species. |
gptkbp:nesting |
gptkb:mountain
Grass and feathers. High in undisturbed areas. Late spring to summer. Return to same site annually. Rock crevices. |
gptkbp:order |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:population_trend |
Stable in many areas.
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gptkbp:predators |
Large birds of prey.
Rats and cats. |
gptkbp:research_interest |
Studied for behavior and ecology.
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gptkbp:scientific_name |
Phaethontidae.
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gptkbp:social_structure |
Loose colonies.
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gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Red-billed_Tropicbird
gptkb:White-tailed_Tropicbird gptkb:Yellow-billed_Tropicbird Three recognized species. |
gptkbp:tail_type |
Long and forked.
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Defend nesting areas.
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gptkbp:vocalization |
High-pitched calls.
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gptkbp:wildlife |
Popular among birdwatchers.
Threat from development. |
gptkbp:wingspan |
Up to 1 meter
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