Anous stolidus (Noddy tern), 1962-1967

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Abstract

The black-and-white photographs of Noddy tern (Anous stolidus) were taken as part of the Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program, 1962-1967. The photographs feature birds roosting, Noddy tern colonies, and nests with some chicks and eggs. Photographs were taken on Baker Island, French Frigate Shoals, Lisianski Island, and Southeast Island. The photographs are attributed to A. B. Amerson, R. B. Clapp, P. J. Gould, P. C. Shelton, and Frank Smith.

Date Range

1962-1967

Start Date

1962

End Date

1967

Access Information

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Topic

  • Animals
  • Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program
  • Birds
  • Terns
  • Ornithology

Place

  • Lisianski Island
  • Baker Island
  • French Frigate Shoals
  • United States
  • Hawaii

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Black-and-white photographs

Accession #

SIA RU000245

Collection name

National Museum of Natural History, Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program, records, circa 1961-1973, with data from 1923

Physical Description

25 black-and-white photographs

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 230 Folders 7-8