Brown Noddy
NameBrown Noddy
Common NameBrown Noddy
Scientific NameAnous stolidus
FamilyLaridae
Wingspan (cm)80.5
Length (cm)41.5
Weight (g)195
Plumage DetailsOverall dark sooty-brown plumage, with a contrasting pale grey to white cap extending from the forehead to the nape. It has a black lore, a small white crescent above and below the eye, a long pointed black bill, and dark legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, guttural calls, often described as 'kraa' or 'karr-rak', used both at colonies and at sea.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread throughout tropical and subtropical oceans globally, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, often nesting on remote islands and atolls.
Identifying Featuresdark brown body plumage, pale grey to white cap, long pointed black bill, white crescent above and below eye, dark legs and feet
Description
The Brown Noddy is a medium-sized tropical seabird characterized by its dark sooty-brown plumage and a distinctive pale grey to white cap. It has a long, pointed black bill and is often found nesting colonially on remote islands and atolls, foraging for small fish and squid over open ocean.
