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Blue Noddy
Anous ceruleus
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Least Concern
Envergure
35,2 cm
Poids
51,85 g
Famille
Laridae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
Blue Noddy is a tiny seabird, 25–28 cm, restricted to tropical Pacific atolls including Hawaii and Tuamotu. Pale blue-grey above, whitish below, with a distinctive pale cap. Piscivore; flutters low over lagoons picking prey from the surface. Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Poids | 51,85 g | 1.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Anous |
| Espèces | Anous ceruleus |
Distribution
Blue Noddy has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Blue Noddy endangered?
The Blue Noddy has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue Noddy nest?
Nest type: NO.
How big is the Blue Noddy?
The Blue Noddy has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 51.85 g.
What order and family does the Blue Noddy belong to?
The Blue Noddy (Anous ceruleus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae.
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