A red-tailed tropicbird (IMAGE) Swansea University Caption A red-tailed tropicbird flying off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii. As a tropical species, the red-tailed tropicbird is adapted to flying in mild wind conditions. Credit Jennifer McKee Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.