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Clangula hyemalis

Ninox theomacha

Aves - Neognathae - Charadriiformes - Sternidae - Anous - Anous stolidus

Species Description
The Brown Noddy is a widespread tropical bird of the tern family. The Brown Noddy is found in such places as the Caribbean, Hawaii, Australia, and even the Red Sea. Every mating season, the female lays one egg and it often nests on rocky cliffs close to the shore. The Brown Noddy, as its name indicates, has a dark brown plumage and is the largest member of the noddy group. It finds safety in numbers and is unfazed by hunters and predators.
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Left Tarsometatarsus (Left Fused Element Consisting of Ankle and Middle Foot Bones)