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The Indian skimmer or Indian scissors-bill (Rynchops albicollis) is one of the three species that belong to the skimmer genus Rynchops in the family Laridae. They are somewhat tern-like but like other skimmers, have a short upper mandible and the longer lower mandible that is ploughed along the surface of water as the bird flies over the water to pick aquatic prey.
[1] [5] Of the 111 species of birds have been recorded in the sanctuary, seven species are near threatened, and ten are threatened. [6] [5] This sanctuary is a breeding ground for the rare and vulnerable bird species Indian skimmer. The breeding of Indian Skimmers indicates that the sanctuary could be an Important Bird Area. [5]
The black skimmer has an additional adaptation and is the only species of bird known to have slit-shaped pupils. [4] the forehead, ends of the secondaries, tail feathers and under parts are white, the rest of the plumage is black and the basal half of the bill is crimson. [5]
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Nepal. The avifauna of Nepal include a total of 915 species recorded, ... Indian skimmer, Rynchops albicollis;
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Bangladesh. The avifauna of Bangladesh include a total of 827 species, ... Indian skimmer, Rynchops albicollis;
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Oman. ... Indian skimmer, Rynchops albicollis (A) Tropicbirds. Red-billed tropicbird, breeds on islands and cliffs.
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At least 320 species of resident and migratory birds inhabit the sanctuary. Migratory birds from Siberia form part of its rich avian fauna. [1] Vulnerable bird species here include the Indian skimmer, [6] sarus crane, Pallas's fish eagle and Indian courser. The pallid harrier and lesser flamingo are near threatened.