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Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

Description:

Odd-looking, tern-like bird with black upperparts and white underparts. Bright red bill with black tip, lower mandible longer than upper. Long, slim wings are dark above and silver-gray below. Tail is white with black central feathers. Legs, feet are red. Direct flight.

Habitat:

Ocean

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3 Comments

Atul
Atul 12 years ago

nice seriesLiam!!!

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

Thanks, Karen! :)

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Nice action shots!

Liam
Spotted by
Liam

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Nov 22, 2011
Submitted on Nov 26, 2011

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