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Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

Photo by LauraMcCann
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Field Notes

Description:

Med-large bird with pointed wingspan, long pointed black beak with red at base, white belly and black above.

Habitat:

Seen in flocks along the shores of South Carolina.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

looks like a couple of Black Skimmers, Rynchops niger
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PublishedJuly 18, 2011

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