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Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

Description:

Medium size sea bird with white under side and black on top. Bill is black and orange with the lower bill longer than the upper. Short orange legs.

Habitat:

Sandy barrier island of northern Gulf of Mexico.

Notes:

They are currently nesting toward the western end of Santa Rosa Island, FL

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David114
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David114

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 13, 2019
Submitted on Jun 16, 2019

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