African Skimmer
Rynchops flavirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rynchops-flavirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The African Skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 66.4 cm and a weight of 165.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
African Skimmer: 36–42 cm, black-and-white skimmer with a long bright orange-yellow bill where the lower mandible is longer than the upper. Flies low over large rivers and lakes, cutting the water surface with the lower bill to catch fish. Resident and partial migrant along large rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. NT.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 66.4 cm | 26.1 in |
| वजन | 165.66666666666666 g | 5.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 28 days.
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Rynchops |
| प्रजातियां | Rynchops flavirostris |
Distribution
African Skimmer has been recorded in 1 countries.
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