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Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

Photo by LauraFrazier
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Description:

A black and white seabird with a red and black bill. Size about 16-20 inches long.

Habitat:

Saw this Skimmer along the beach in Frisco, NC

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Black Skimmer

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