Lesser Noddy
Lesser Noddy (<em>Anous tenuirostris</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Lesser Noddy (Anous tenuirostris) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Anous; binomial: Anous tenuirostris; authority: (Temminck, 1823).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Indian Ocean. Non-breeding range: to e Africa, Comoros and n Madagascar.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change English name of Anous tenuirostris from suggested Sooty Noddy back to established Lesser Noddy.
