Brown Noddy
Anous stolidus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anous-stolidus"></birdfyi-bird>About
Brown Noddy: 38–45 cm, wingspan 75–86 cm, chocolate-brown tropical tern with a white cap fading to grey on the forehead and a wedge-shaped tail. Highly abundant colonial seabird nesting on oceanic islands and coral atolls throughout tropical and subtropical oceans. Plunge-dives for small fish and invertebrates. Long-lived. Partly migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 53.1 cm | 20.9 in |
| Weight | 184.66666666666666 g | 6.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO,PL,SC. Incubation: 30-41 days. Fledging: 39-56 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Anous |
| Species | Anous stolidus |
Distribution
Brown Noddy has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family