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Several trees where the migratory black noddy seabird, native to Guam, make their nests in Malesso’ have been cut down, causing concern among island bird advocates.
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Description:
A tropical seabird from the tern family. The largest of the noddies, it can be distinguished from the closely related Black Noddy by its larger size and plumage, which is dark brown rather than black.
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Manu Minute with Dr. Patrick Hart, February 3rd, 2020. Field recordings from Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (ML55621).
Since they often roost on cliffs and forage close to shore, Noio, or Hawaiian black noddies, are one of the most commonly seen seabirds in Hawai i. But birdwatching for Noio isn t just a pleasant afternoon activity it can also provide critical information about the landscape.
Fisher-people deemed Noio aku birds or birds that indicate the presence of aku. Noio will flock above a school of aku fish that is about to surface, creating the perfect opportunity for a watchful fisherperson to swoop in.