Lesser Noddy
Anous tenuirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anous-tenuirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Lesser Noddy (Anous tenuirostris) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.4 cm and a weight of 106.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Lesser Noddy: 30–34 cm, smaller and darker than Brown Noddy with a whiter cap sharply demarcated from the dark body and a slender bill. Breeds colonially in mangroves and low bushes on islands of the tropical Indian Ocean and western Pacific. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates by dipping to sea surface. Wingspan 58–63 cm. Partly migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 42,4 cm | 16.7 in |
| Gewicht | 106,35 g | 3.75 oz |
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Nest type: PL. Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 40 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Anous |
| Arten | Anous tenuirostris |
Distribution
Lesser Noddy has been recorded in 1 countries.
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