Black Noddy [Anous minutus]
Description
The Black Noddy is a small, tropical seabird with completely black plumage, apart from a white cap. They are found in the warmer oceans and seas around the world. They feed on fish and squid, catching their prey by flying low over the water surface. Black Noddies are known for their 'nodding' display during their mating rituals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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| Family |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Laridae
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| Genus |
Noddies
Anous
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