Brown Noddy [Anous stolidus]
Description
The Brown Noddy is a tropical seabird with a dark brown body and a white cap. It is larger than other species in the Noddy family. They typically breed on islands in large colonies and are known for their distinct 'nodding' behavior. Brown Noddies feed on fish and squid, often plunging into the water from flight to catch their prey.
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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