The Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) is a medium-sized seabird with a distinctive dark brown plumage, a pale grayish-white forehead, and a long, slender bill. It is the largest of the noddies and is known for its strong association with tropical and subtropical oceans. Brown Noddies breed on remote islands, nesting in trees, on cliffs, or on the ground in large colonies. They primarily feed on small fish and squid, often catching prey near the water's surface. Unlike many other seabirds, they are not strong divers but rely on their agility in flight to skim food from the ocean. Found across the world’s warm waters, including the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Gulf, this species occasionally appears along UAE’s coastal regions, especially around offshore islands and marine reserves.