Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rynchops-niger"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 73.1 cm and a weight of 293.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Black Skimmer: 40–50 cm, the largest skimmer with jet black upperparts, white underparts, and an outsized red-and-black bill with protruding lower mandible. Inhabits large rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons of North and South America. Feeds at dawn and dusk by skimming water surface. Nests colonially on sandy beaches. Partly migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 73,1 cm | 28.8 in |
| Gewicht | 293,6666666666667 g | 10.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 28-30 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Rynchops |
| Arten | Rynchops niger |
Distribution
Black Skimmer has been recorded in 4 countries.
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