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Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

Description:

The black skimmer feeds by flying low over the water with the lower portion of its beak actually in the water skimming up food. See the second photo for a somewhat blurred photo of the skimmer feeding.

Habitat:

Tropical to subtropical, breeding on sandbanks and sandy beaches of the Americas.

Notes:

I noted 2 skimmers feeding together. Of course, they couldn't be side by side! Protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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1Sarah2
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1Sarah2

Madeira Beach, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 22, 2011
Submitted on Jun 23, 2011

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