Breeding adult © Dorian Anderson eBird S49633183 Macaulay Library ML 121748461
Breeding adult © Ian Davies
Immature © Denny Swaby
Juvenile © Chris S. Wood
Nonbreeding adult © Isaias Morataya
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Juvenile © Ian Davies
Breeding adult © Bryan Calk
Nonbreeding adult © Ryan Sanderson
Breeding adult © Dorian Anderson
Flock © Eric Matthews

Kolskari Rynchops niger

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Identification

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Unusual tern-like bird with oversized bill—lower mandible is much longer than upper mandible. Feeds by flying close to surface of water and dipping its lower mandible into the water "skimming" for small fish. Found coastally, especially beaches and sandbars. Barking "yip" calls might clue you in to a flock in flight.

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