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Species: Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus)
Origin: Tropical and subtropical oceans
The eggs are sold individually and are replicas.
The Red-billed Tropicbird is a remarkable seabird known for its bright red bill and long tail feathers. The species lives on remote islands and rocky coastal areas, where usually only one egg is laid per breeding season.
This replica is based on the egg of the Red-billed Tropicbird. Real eggs have a light color with reddish-brown speckles and markings. Due to the remote nesting locations, the eggs are rarely seen in the wild.
The name tropicbird refers to its habitat in tropical oceans. The species belongs to the tropicbird family (Phaethontidae), one of the oldest groups of seabirds.