🌿Native Nature

Black Noddy

Anous minutus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Laridae ›Genus: Anous

About

The black noddy or white-capped noddy (Anous minutus) is a seabird from the family Laridae . It is a medium-sized bird with black plumage and a white cap. It closely resembles the lesser noddy (Anous tenuirostris) with which it was at one time considered conspecific. The black noddy has slightly darker plumage and dark rather than pale lores.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Noddy?
The scientific name of Black Noddy is Anous minutus.
What is the conservation status of Black Noddy?
The Black Noddy has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Black Noddy belong to?
Black Noddy belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black Noddy belong to?
Black Noddy belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Black Noddy belong to?
Black Noddy belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Black Noddy belong to?
Black Noddy belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Black Noddy belong to?
Black Noddy belongs to the family Laridae.
What genus does Black Noddy belong to?
Black Noddy belongs to the genus Anous.