Black Noddy
Anous minutus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anous-minutus"></birdfyi-bird>About
Black Noddy: 35–39 cm, wingspan 66–72 cm, all-dark seabird similar to Brown Noddy but smaller and more slender-billed with a sharper white cap. Breeds colonially on oceanic islands of the tropical Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. Nests in trees and cliff ledges. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates near the ocean surface.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44.4 cm | 17.5 in |
| Weight | 112.5 g | 3.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-39 days. Fledging: 39-52 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Anous |
| Species | Anous minutus |
Distribution
Black Noddy has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family