Indian skimmer – Rynchops albicollis – is a migratory/resident S Asian skimmer of Type – seabird, Family Laridae and Order Charadriiformes. It is found on the larger rivers and estuaries of S Asia. The AWB Region lies outside of its normal range but it is recorded as Accidental in Oman.
Type - seabird - has unique adaptations to its skimming method of feeding, Typical Habitat - large rivers and calm estuaries, Order: Charadriiformes Family: Laridae Genus: Rynchops Species - Rynchops albicollis Indian skimmer - Species - ebird.org Indian skimmer - Species sheet - wikipedia.org Indian skimmer - Species - wii.gov.in Indian skimmer - Species - kidadl.com Indian skimmer - Sounds & Maps - xeno-canto.org Additional Material... Indian skimmer - Images - google.com Indian skimmer - Video - youtube.com Indian skimmer - Datazone - birdlife.org