Lesser Noddy

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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.

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