African Skimmer [Rynchops flavirostris]
Description
The African Skimmer is a species found in Central and Southern Africa. They also possess the unique bill shape common to all skimmers. The African Skimmer's habitat is typically in large rivers and lakes. Its primary distinguishing characteristic is a bright orange bill with a yellow tip, setting it apart from its black-billed relatives.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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| Family |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Laridae
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| Genus |
Skimmers
Rynchops
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