About the Lesser Noddy
The lesser noddy, also known as the sooty noddy, is a seabird in the family Laridae. It is found near the coastlines of Comoros, Kenya, India, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Somalia, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Anous tenuirostris |
| Species Codes | lesnod1, LENO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Noddy belong to?
The Lesser Noddy (Anous tenuirostris) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Noddy?
The lesser noddy, also known as the sooty noddy, is a seabird in the family Laridae. It is found near the coastlines of Comoros, Kenya, India, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Somalia, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates....
Where can I report a Lesser Noddy sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Noddy on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesnod1, or on iNaturalist.
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