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Phaethontidae - Tropicbirds

There are three species of large seabirds in this family. They are found on open tropical oceans, except during breeding season.
 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Pelecaniformes
 Family: Phaethontidae