#rynchopsniger

[nunoxaviermoreira]

Skimmer in the Act by MyKeyC Black Skimmers feed by putting their lower mandible in the water and bending their head backwards to grasp any prey they come into contact with. Many birds, such as Wood Storks, Roseate Spoonbills and others are contact feeders, snapping their bill shut on contact, but skimmers do it on the fly. Here's one that just nabbed a minnow. https://flic.kr/p/2kAe7cm

[minestland]

Rynchops niger | Black Skimmer Facebook: Javier Parigini Fotografía https://flic.kr/p/22ew17Z