Lesser Noddy [Anous tenuirostris]
Description
The Lesser Noddy is a small seabird that belongs to the tern family. It is characterized by its dark grey body and a white cap. Lesser Noddies are found in the Indian Ocean and parts of the Pacific. They feed on small fish and squid, diving into the water to catch their prey. They breed in large colonies on islands, where they build their nests in trees.
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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