Black Skimmer | An Unusual Bird Who Is Full of Surprises
There are a few birds that receive a lot of notoriety for seemingly peculiar behavior, a couple of which, I've discussed on this channel. But there is one that is perhaps lesser known, that deserves recognition for its unique adaptations. And that is the black skimmer.
There are only three types of skimmers in the world, the Black skimmer, the Indian skimmer and the African skimmer. You can find the black skimmer along the coasts of north, central, and south America, and in the wetlands of Brazil and surrounding south American countries.
The skimmer's appearance immediately makes you stop and stare. The contrast of its black back and white belly is striking.
Chapters:
Introduction 00:00
Where to find them 00:24
Appearance 00:41
Unusual bills 01:05
Vertical pupils 02:11
Dog-like bark and nicknames 02:57
They don't swim 03:24
Laying down 03:44
Conservation status 04:12
Conclusion 04:38
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Credits not given in video:
-Opening clip of beach and waves by valio84sl from Canva.com
-American woodcock photo by Isaac Grand from Canva.com
-Red-billed oxpecker by RudiHulshof from Canva.com
3 Types of Skimmer:
-Black skimmer by Nancy Strohm from Canva.com
-Indian Skimmer by mihir_joshi from Canva.com
-African skimmer by 2630ben from Canva.com
-Range map by cephas from Wikipedia.com
-Black skimmer photo on range map by LazorPhotography from Canva.com
-Cat PIP by Cristina Culubret from Canva.com
-Bonaparte's gull PIP by jstewartphoto from Canva.com
-Black skimmer graphic on beach by vizetelly from Pixabay.com
Thumbnail photo credit: BrianEKushner from Canva.com
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Wow! I had no idea about their eyes! Fascinating! Thanks! I have seen a black skimmer on a coastal island of Georgia (US State).
We see them a lot here in Florida, especially during the winter months. Really cool, unique birds!
Very nice presentation. I just discovered these beauties just south of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca, Mexico...Lots of them on the beach and getting up to fly around in soaring flocks....Handsome birds. Great photos!!
What an interesting presentation on the Black Skimmer! I must admit I knew very little beforehand. Thanks you for sharing.😊🍁
Thank you!
Your photos are fantastic!
Used to see them in San Diego County, California. I was wondering if you were going to show them flopped on the beach resting. You did! They have such floppy flight with those long wings inches above the water. Crown Point Park on Mission Bay is a place you can see them at close range!
Thank you for sharing your experience! Must have been neat to witness them.