Species: White-tailed Tropicbird | Pacific Environment Data Portal

Ron Knight from Seaford, East Sussex, United Kingdom

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Common Name

White-tailed Tropicbird

Scientific Name

Phaethon lepturus

Family

Phaethontidae

Redlist Category

Least Concern

Year of Redlist Assessment

2019

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White-tailed Tropicbird Colonies (151)

American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Aunu'u Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Ofu Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Olosega Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Rose Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Swains Island

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Tau

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American Samoa EEZ - Colony: Tutuila

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Aitutaki

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Mangaia

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Cook Islands EEZ - Colony: Rarotonga

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Aiwa Island

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Cikobia-i-lau

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Fulaga

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Island 1

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Lakeba

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Mago

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Namena

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Ogea

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Qilaqila Island

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Rotuma

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Thikombia-i-Re

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Vanua Balavu

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Vatu-i-ra Island

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Vatulele

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Fijian EEZ - Colony: Wakaya

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Eiao

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Fatu Huku

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Hatu Iti

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Hatuta'a

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Hiva Oa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Isle Mekiro

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Isle Teveiroa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Makaroa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Makatea

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Mangareva

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Manui

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Matauapuna

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Mehetia

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Moorea

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Nuumiri

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Papa

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Tapu

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Motu Toena

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Raiatea

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Raivavae

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Rimatara

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Rurutu

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tahiti

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tiahura Island

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tiere

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Tubuai

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Ua Huka

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French Polynesian EEZ - Colony: Ua Pou

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Howland and Baker Island EEZ - Colony: Howland Island

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Johnston Atoll EEZ - Colony: Sand Island

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Kiritimati

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Tabuaeran

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Line Group EEZ - Colony: Teraina (Washington) Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Almani

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Aradojairen Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bikar Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Bogengoa

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Enego

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Ennubirr

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jaboero

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jabwelo

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Jemo

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Namdrik

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Sibylla

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Utirik Island

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Marshall Islands EEZ - Colony: Walt

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Bigen Karakar

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Fais

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Fanamar

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Gagil-Tomil

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Kosrae

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Moen

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Nikalap

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Peilepwil Island

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Peina

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Piiku-to

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Pohnpei

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Tomwena

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Micronesian EEZ - Colony: Yap

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Nauruan EEZ - Colony: Nauru

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New Caledonian EEZ - Colony: Walpole Island

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Niue EEZ - Colony: Niue

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Agrihan

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Alamagan

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Anatahan

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Asuncion

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: East Island

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Farallon de Medinilla

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Guguan

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Pagan

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Rota

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Saipan

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Sarigan

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Northern Mariana Islands and Guam EEZ - Colony: Uracas

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Anna Island

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Babelchomekang

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Babelthuap

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Fanna Island

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Mecherechar

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Merir

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngeanges

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngeaur

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngemelis

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngerechong

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngeruktabel

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ngerukuid

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Peleliou

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Rock Islands

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Sonsorol Islands

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Tobi Island

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ulebsechel

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Palau EEZ - Colony: Ulong

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Palmyra Atoll EEZ - Colony: Papala

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Nuguria

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Nukumanu

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Piuli Island

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Papua New Guinean EEZ - Colony: Wuvulu

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: Manara

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: Nikumaroro Atoll

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Phoenix Group EEZ - Colony: Orona Island

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Samoa EEZ - Colony: Nu-utele

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Samoa EEZ - Colony: Savaii

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Samoa EEZ - Colony: Upolu

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Guadalcanal

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Kalan

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Makira

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Savo

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Sikaiana Atoll

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Solomon Islands EEZ - Colony: Tikopia

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Ata

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Eua

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Fonualei Island

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Hunga Hai'apai

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Hunga Tonga

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Late Island

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Niuafo'ou

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Niuatoputapu

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Tafahi

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Tongan EEZ - Colony: Tongatapu Island

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Vanuatu EEZ - Colony: Malo

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Vanuatu EEZ - Colony: Mataso

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Wake Island EEZ - Colony: Peale Island

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Wake Island EEZ - Colony: Wake Island

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Wallis and Futuna EEZ - Colony: Alofi

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Wallis and Futuna EEZ - Colony: Futuna

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Wallis and Futuna EEZ - Colony: Uvea

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