Blue-gray Noddy
NameBlue-gray Noddy
Common NameBlue-gray Noddy
Scientific NameAnous ceruleus
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)51
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)57.5
Plumage DetailsOverall pale blue-gray, with a distinct white cap extending above the eye. Flight feathers are darker, almost blackish. It has a slender black bill and a small black patch in front of the eye.
Vocalization / CallGenerally quiet, but produces soft, high-pitched 'krr-krr' or 'churr' calls, particularly at breeding colonies.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the tropical and subtropical Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii, French Polynesia, Micronesia, and Easter Island, with some populations in the Indian Ocean.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Pale blue-gray plumage, White cap, Slender black bill, Black eye patch
Description
A small, delicate seabird characterized by its soft blue-gray plumage and contrasting white cap. It is a pelagic species, feeding on small fish and marine invertebrates from the ocean surface.
