Blue Noddy [Anous ceruleus]
Description
The Blue Noddy is a small seabird found in the central Pacific Ocean. It has a grey-blue body and a white cap. The Blue Noddy feeds on small fish and squid, diving into the water to catch its prey. They breed in large colonies on islands, with their nests typically found in trees or on cliffs.
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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