Subtropical South Pacific from Lord Howe and Norfolk is. (far east of Australia), Kermadec Is. (northeast of New Zealand) to southeastern Polynesia and is. far west of northern Chile

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 72.2 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Laridae
Order: Charadriiformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Grey Noddy hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of open sea and coastal waters, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.

Migration

The Grey Noddy is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

The Grey Noddy (Anous albivitta) is a member of the Laridae family, within the order Charadriiformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO subtropical South Pacific from Lord Howe and Norfolk is. (far e of Australia), Kermadec Is. (ne of New Zealand) to se Polynesia and is. far w of n Chile.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 72.2 g, with a wing length of about 20.2 cm and a tail of around 10.7 cm.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Grey Noddy?

The Grey Noddy is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 72.2 g.

Where does the Grey Noddy live?

The Grey Noddy is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO subtropical South Pacific from Lord Howe and Norfolk is. (far e of Australia), Kermadec Is. (ne of New Zealand) to se Polynesia and is. far w of n Chile, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Grey Noddy belong to?

The Grey Noddy (Anous albivitta) belongs to the Laridae family, in the order Charadriiformes.

What does the Grey Noddy eat?

The Grey Noddy hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Grey Noddy migrate?

The Grey Noddy is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.