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Anous stolidus (Linnaeus, 1758) is a animal in the Laridae family, order Charadriiformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Anous stolidus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Anous stolidus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Anous stolidus, the brown noddy, is a dark brown seabird with a pale crown, specific body measurements, and distinct physical features.

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Family
Genus
Anous
Order
Charadriiformes
Class
Aves

About Anous stolidus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Taxonomy and Naming

The brown noddy, scientifically named Anous stolidus (Linnaeus, 1758), measures 38–45 cm (15–18 in) in length, and has a wingspan of 75–86 cm (30–34 in).

Plumage Coloration

Its plumage is dark chocolate-brown, with a pale-grey or white crown and forehead.

Facial Markings

It has a narrow, incomplete white eye-ring.

Morphological Features

Its tail is long and wedge-shaped, while its feet and legs are dark in color.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Charadriiformes Laridae Anous

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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