Brown Noddy
Anous stolidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- IUCN status: LC
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.