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A black skimmer (Rynchops niger) skims the water in Roosevelt Wetlands, Florida, USA
by Matthew Paulson
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A black skimmer (Rynchops niger) skims the water in Roosevelt Wetlands, Florida, USA
by Matthew Paulson
“Morning roll call”
“Black skimmers (Rynchops niger) on the east coast of Florida.”
by Jens Kählert
GDT Nature Photographer of the Year
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
Have you seen a Black skimmer (Rynchops niger)?
Yes, in nature
No, but I have heard one in nature
Yes, in captivity
No, but I have heard one in captivity
I might have/I'm not sure
No, I've only heard of it/seen it in photos/taxidermy/etc
No, and I have never heard of this bird
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Black Skimmer
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
© Brian Eagar Nature Photography
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
Tybee Island, Georgia
November 17, 2019
