Black Skimmer

40-50 cm (16-20") Locally common. Unique unequal scissor-like bright red bill (black tipped) is used to skim the surface of bays, lakes, and marshes for fish.

Song: call is raucous bark.

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Credit: Don DesJardin

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Parent and chic - Redington Shores, St. Petersburg, FL, US - June 25, 2011

Credit: Mathew Paulson

Bolsa Chica Conservancy in Huntington Beach, California

Credit: Kevin Cole

Velasco, Freeport, TX, US - June 4, 2011

Credit: Dan Pancamo

Credit: Mark Vance

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Black Skimmer distribution map

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