Grey Noddy [Anous albivitta]
Description
The Grey Noddy, also known as the Grey Ternlet, is a small seabird that inhabits the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by its grey body and a white cap. The Grey Noddy feeds mainly on fish and squid, which they catch by diving into the water. They breed in colonies on islands, building their nests 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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