Indian Skimmer
Indian Skimmer (<em>Rynchops albicollis</em>) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (<em>Laridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) is a species of Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Rynchops; binomial: Rynchops albicollis; authority: Swainson, 1838.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region. Non-breeding range: to ne Arabian Sea coast of nw Indian Pen. and n, e Bay of Bengal.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
