TERNS. 



125 



all stages. Europe, a single one taken in 

 Wis. a number of years ago. 



88. NODDY. 



Large, 15; tail, much rounded; sooty 

 brown throughout, white on top of head, 

 fig. 93; bill and feet, black. Flight rather 

 erratic, with long, sweeping wing-beats, 



Fig. 93 



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Noddy. 



keeping low over water when it somewhat 

 resembles a petrel; when sitting, unlike 

 other terns which usually keep head on a 

 level with body, holds head high like a dove. 

 Gries, a series of croaks. A gentle bird which 



