Brown Noddy

Anous stolidus

Brown Noddy

A dark seabird of tropical waters that feeds within roughly a hundred kilometres of shore, snatching small fish and squid from the surface. It nests in dense colonies on cliffs, beaches and island bushes, with a world population of several hundred thousand pairs.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Charadriiformes › Laridae › Anous

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212629.

FAQ

How deep does the Brown Noddy live?
The Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) is typically found at 0–2 m.
How big does the Brown Noddy get?
The Brown Noddy grows to about 45 cm.