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Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

Photo by Liam
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

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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Comments (3)

nice seriesLiam!!!
Thanks, Karen! :)

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