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Common Noddy
Anous stolidus
-16.6061, 145.974
Field Notes
Description:
The Common Noddy is similar to the White-capped Noddy but is larger and not as dark. The underside of the wing is pale. It is a dark brown seabird with white cap. The bill and feet are dark coloured. Young birds have less white on top of the head. Often forms large colonies of more than 100,000 birds.
Size: 37cm - 40cm
Habitat:
Coral cay
Notes:
Food:
They feed on fish, squid, molluscs, insects
Breeding:
Nest is large colonies. The nest is a saucer made of seaweed, twigs and other plant material on the ground or in a low bush. Lays a single creamy white lightly spotted egg.
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