Tropicbirds

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Madagascar_white-tailed_tropicbird
gptkbp:adaptation Adapted to oceanic life.
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.
gptkbp:color White and black
Bright white with black markings.
Long and pointed.
Sexually dimorphic.
gptkbp:common_name Tropicbird.
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in many regions.
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation Featured in art and literature.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of tropical regions.
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution Tropical regions worldwide
gptkbp:egg_color White.
gptkbp:environmental_impact Affected by climate change.
gptkbp:family gptkb:mythological_figure
Sunbirds.
gptkbp:first_flight Graceful gliding.
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Dive from the air.
gptkbp:fledging_period About 3 months.
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
gptkbp:incubation_period About 30 days.
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to Sensitive to habitat changes.
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years.
gptkbp:mating_system Aerial displays.
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
gptkbp:population_trend Stable in many areas.
gptkbp:predators Large birds of prey.
Rats and cats.
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for behavior and ecology.
gptkbp:scientific_name Phaethontidae.
gptkbp:social_structure Loose colonies.
gptkbp:species gptkb:Red-billed_Tropicbird
gptkb:White-tailed_Tropicbird
gptkb:Yellow-billed_Tropicbird
Three recognized species.
gptkbp:tail_type Long and forked.
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defend nesting areas.
gptkbp:vocalization High-pitched calls.
gptkbp:wildlife Popular among birdwatchers.
Threat from development.
gptkbp:wingspan Up to 1 meter