Black Noddy

Anous minutus

The black noddy, also known as white-capped noddy, is a species of tern in the family Laridae. It is a medium-sized seabird with black plumage and a white cap that closely resembles the lesser noddy with which it was at one time considered conspecific. The black noddy has slightly darker plumage and dark rather than pale lores.

Scientific name

Anous minutus

Family

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers

IUCN status

LC