About the Gray Noddy
The grey noddy or grey ternlet is a seabird belonging to the family Laridae. It was once regarded as a pale morph of the blue noddy but is now usually considered to be a separate species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Anous albivitta |
| Species Codes | grynod1, GRNO, GRTE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Noddy belong to?
The Gray Noddy (Anous albivitta) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Gray Noddy?
The grey noddy or grey ternlet is a seabird belonging to the family Laridae. It was once regarded as a pale morph of the blue noddy but is now usually considered to be a separate species....
Where can I report a Gray Noddy sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Noddy on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grynod1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
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