Black Noddy

Anous minutus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The black noddy, also known as white-capped noddy, is a species of tern in the family Laridae. It is a medium-sized seabird with black plumage and a white cap that closely resembles the lesser noddy with which it was at one time considered conspecific. The black noddy has slightly darker plumage and dark rather than pale lores.

Fun Fact

It is a medium-sized seabird with black plumage and a white cap that closely resembles the lesser noddy with which it was at one time considered conspecific.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on fish and squid which they gather by flying low over the surface of the sea and picking them up.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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