Order Phaethontiformes - Tropicbirds

In Maine, 2 species in 1 genus in 1 family (Phaethontidae) have been reported. Click on a link below or scroll down for more information.

Family Phaethontidae
   Phaethon (2 species)
      Phaethon lepturus - White-tailed Tropicbird
      Phaethon aethereus - Red-billed Tropicbird

Family Phaethontidae

Phaethon (Tropicbird)
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Key to the species of Phaethon reported in Maine and on the adjacent ocean (to be completed)

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P. lepturus
P. aethereus

Phaethon lepturus (White-tailed Tropicbird) - This species is rare in Maine.

Phaethon aethereus (Red-billed Tropicbird) - This species is rare in Maine.