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Rynchops niger
"The remarkable bill of the Black Skimmer sets it apart from all other American birds. The large red and black bill is knife-thin and the lower mandible is longer than the upper. The bird drags the lower bill through the water as it flies along, hoping to catch small fish." Allaboutbirds.org
This pair happens to be on a seasonal pond
Spotted on May 15, 2011
Submitted on Sep 9, 2011
2 Comments
Nice action picture!
Great capture.