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Anous stolidus
Also known as the Brown noddy, because of the bronze tinge to its otherwise charcoal gray colored feathers. The largest of the noddies. Brown noddies have a highly disorganized nest, located in a low-to-the-grown bush, in which they usually lay a single egg.
Coral Sea island.
Spotted on Sep 21, 2013
Submitted on Oct 1, 2013
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It was a little slice of paradise, Mark. We spent seven days on the island, in a upscale tent. Snorkeled at least twice a day. These birds were literally everywhere. The noise was incredible.
Missed this one. Fabulous location.