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NODDY. 



BLACK NODDY. NODDY TERN. 



PLATE CCXX. 



Sterna stoUda, . . . Jenyns. Gould. 



Anous stolidus, .... Eyton. 



The nesting-places of this bird are banks and rocks. 



The nest, which is placed in low trees or bushes, 

 is made of twigs and dry grass, and that of the former 

 year is often repaired, being thus raised to the height 

 of nearly a couple of feet. Thousands of birds build 

 together. 



The eggs, three in number, are of a reddish yellow 

 colour, spotted with dull red and purple. They are 

 thought very good to eat. 



