Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Code 4

BLSK

Code 6

RYNNIG

ITIS

Black Skimmer Winter Adult - The winter adult Black Skimmer is similar to the breeding adult but has a white nape.

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