African Skimmer
African Skimmer (<em>Rynchops flavirostris</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
African Skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Rynchops; binomial: Rynchops flavirostris; authority: Vieillot, 1816.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa. Non-breeding range: to estuaries and lagoons.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
