Phaethontidae Collection

Red-billed tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight, Plazas Island, Galapagos

Great frigatebird (Phaethon aethereus) male at nest site, with gular sac inflated to attract females. Genovesa Island, Galapagos, May

Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda) flying portrait, Nosy Ve, Madagascar

Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) adult, sitting at nest, Little Tobago, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, November

Bird specimens, 18th century C015 / 6066
Bird specimens, 18th-century artwork. The hooded crow (Corvus cornix, upper left, also sea-crow ), is found on the Isle of Man

Phaethon rubricauda, red-tailed tropicbird
Watercolour 360 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Red-tailed Tropic-bird

Phaethon lepturus, white-tailed tropicbird
Plate 262 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Phaethon aetherus, red-billed tropicbird
A red-billed tropicbird egg specimen

White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus) adult, in flight over sea, Cayman Islands

Three Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight during mating season over Isla San Pedro Martir in the Gulf
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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"Exquisite Phaethontidae: A Glimpse into the World of Tropicbirds" Majestic and graceful, a Red-billed tropicbird soars through the skies above Plazas Island in the Galapagos, showcasing its vibrant plumage. Witnessing a Great frigatebird male at its nest site is truly captivating, especially when its gular sac inflates like a magnificent balloon to attract potential mates. Behold the enchanting Red-tailed Tropicbird as it poses for a flying portrait off Nosy Ve in Madagascar, displaying its striking red tail feathers with pride. In Wagejot Nature Reserve on Texel island, Netherlands, a skillful Common Tern effortlessly glides through the air with a fish clutched tightly in its beak—a testament to nature's perfect balance. Isla Genovesa in the Galapagos Islands offers an extraordinary sight: two Red-billed Tropicbirds gracefully soaring side by side like celestial beings against an azure sky. Get up close and personal with an adult Red-billed Tropicbird perched at its nest on Little Tobago island in Tobago—an intimate glimpse into their daily lives. Trinidad and Tobago's November brings forth another stunning view of an adult Red-billed Tropicbird serenely sitting at its nest on Little Tobago island—nature's own masterpiece unfolding before our eyes. The Black-headed Ibis takes flight amidst Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India—a moment frozen in time that captures both elegance and power. Delve into history with 18th-century bird specimens preserved meticulously—the legacy continues to inspire awe even centuries later (C015 / 6066). 10-12.