Adorable red-tailed tropic bird chick on Midway in the Pacific (00004783)

Young red-tailed tropic bird chick on Midway

Description: The red-tailed tropic bird (Phaeton rubricauda) is a fascinating bird species known for its elegant white feathers, bright red bill, and distinctive tail. This young chick is being cared for by its parents on Midway, an atoll in the North Pacific. Witness the grace and beauty of these seabirds as they soar over the deep blue ocean, protecting their offspring.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 18.07.2001