Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Laridae
Genus
Rynchops
Species
flavirostris
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Location Photographed
Uganda
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Intra-Africa movement based upon water levels during dry seasons.
Preferred Habitat
Rivers, lakes and lagoons.
Distribution and Range
Sub Sahara Africa
Food
Feed on fish by flying over calm water with their lower mandible in the water. When their bill touches a fish the skimmer snaps its mouth shut.