Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Code 4

BLSK

Code 6

RYNNIG

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Specialized
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 46-48 cm (18-19 in)
Weight: 349 g (12.3 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: White, Black
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Buoyant graceful flight with nearly constant wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 107-127 cm (42-50 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings, Long-Wings
Tail Shape: Forked Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: White with black central feathers.
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Red

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