Red-Billed Tropicbird Journal / Notebook - 5in x 7in
Red-Billed Tropicbird Journal
Our Red-Billed Tropicbird Journal is a hardback journal / notebook, which provides the perfect inspiration for you to scribble, doodle, draw or write in. With a premium vinyl laminated hardcover wrap around back, the Red-Billed Tropicbird stands out with beautiful, vibrant colour.
Our Red-Billed Tropicbird Journal has a smooth, matte finish on the exterior, and feature 64 pages (128 sides) of 90 gsm paper on the inside.
You can choose from either ruled or blank paper on the inner pages.
- Size: 5″ x 7″ (12.7cm x 17.8cm) in size with a half inch (1.27cm) thick spine.
- Pages: 64 pages (128 sides) of 90gsm paper.
- Paper type; Available with plain or ruled paper.
- Hardback Cover: Chipboard with a vinyl laminate over the Red-Billed Tropicbird design.
* Please note that the website images of the Red-Billed Tropicbird Journal (above) are low resolution for illustrative purposes. The Red-Billed Tropicbird Journal uses very high resolution images to give the finished notebook a crisp and clear finish.
The Taylor White Collection
The watercolour painting of the Red-Billed Tropicbird comes from the collection of Taylor White F.R.S. (1701-1772). In the mid-18th Century, White commissioned the celebrated wildlife painter, Charles Collins (c.1680 - 1744) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The Red-Billed Tropicbird was one of the watercolour paintings, which resulted from the collaboration between White and Collins.
Taylor White, a barrister by profession, was a keen naturalist and collector. He commissioned over 900 paintings of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish from the finest painters of his day. He was a Fellow of The Royal Society and founding Treasurer of The Foundling Hospital in London.
The original watercolour of the Red-Billed Tropicbird is extremely finely painted, with great detail being seen in all of the details of the painting. This depth of colour and detail has been captured brilliantly through the digitalisation process and is replicated for you on this delightful journal.
The Red-Billed Tropicbird
The Red-Billed Tropicbird (Scientific name: Phaeton aethereus) is a fascinating avian species known for its iconic red bill and mainly white plumage. These medium-sized birds, which are native to tropical oceans worldwide, spend most of their lives at sea, only returning to land for breeding purposes. Their diet consists primarily of fish and squid, which they capture by plunging into the water from heights of up to 40 meters.
The Red-Billed Tropicbirds typically breed once annually, laying a single egg in a cliff crevice or an inaccessible ledge, with both parents sharing the incubation and chick-rearing duties. It takes about 90 days for the chick to become fully independent. Interestingly, these Tropicbirds mature slowly, only developing their full plumage at 4-5 years old and beginning to breed around the same age. They are also known for their intricate aerial displays during courtship, which include the rare ability to fly backwards.
Despite being classified as a species of Least Concern, certain populations of the Red-Billed Tropicbird face threats from invasive species, habitat loss, human disturbance, and climate change. Efforts to understand and appreciate these magnificent creatures, as well as address the challenges they confront, are essential for their continued survival. The Red-Billed Tropicbird serves as a remarkable example of the diverse and vibrant life thriving in our planet's tropical regions.
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