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| − | {{ | + | [[Image:DSCN6734.JPG|thumb|550px|right|Adult<br />Photo by {{user|aloktewari|Alok Tewari}}<br />[[National Chambal Sanctuary (Uttar Pradesh)]], M.P. Division, [[India]], 21 January 2014]] |
;[[:Category:Rynchops|Rynchops]] albicollis | ;[[:Category:Rynchops|Rynchops]] albicollis | ||
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Indian_Skimmer_3_Alok.JPG|thumb|350px|right|Immature : in unusual location<br />Photo by {{user|aloktewari|Alok Tewari}}<br />Nazafgarh Wetlands and Marshes, Delhi-Haryana Border, [[India]], 26 July 2022]] |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | The Indian Skimmer which is also commonly refereed as Scissor Bill has a striking feature which is it's bill. The skimmer has the lower | + | 38–43 cm (15-17 inches)<br /> |
| − | + | The Indian Skimmer which is also commonly refereed as Scissor Bill has a striking feature which is it's bill. The skimmer has the lower [[Dictionary_M-O#O|mandible]] longer than the upper bill. | |
| + | *Large orange-red beak | ||
| + | *Black cap and upperparts | ||
| + | *White forehead, nape and body | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
[[Asia]]: found on the [[India|Indian]] subcontinent and Mekong Delta, [[Vietnam]]. | [[Asia]]: found on the [[India|Indian]] subcontinent and Mekong Delta, [[Vietnam]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:MG 0204 filtered.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|Jugal+Tiwari|Jugal Tiwari}}<br />Dholpur-Chambal river, Rajasthan, [[India]], May 2009]] | ||
In India it is generally confined to or near the Ganges. But there has been sighting of this bird in the year 2009 , down south in the coastal city called Chennai ( Muthaliar Kuppam ) in the state of Tamil Nadu - Southern India. This has been the first sighting of a live bird down south. | In India it is generally confined to or near the Ganges. But there has been sighting of this bird in the year 2009 , down south in the coastal city called Chennai ( Muthaliar Kuppam ) in the state of Tamil Nadu - Southern India. This has been the first sighting of a live bird down south. | ||
| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | ||
| + | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Rivers , lakes and back waters. They prefer very shallow water. | ||
Vulnerable, due to habitat disturbance. | Vulnerable, due to habitat disturbance. | ||
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | [[Image:DSC 5489.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Feeding action<br />Photo by {{user|bentwing|bentwing}}<br />Chambal River, [[India]], March 2011]] | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
| + | Their diet consists of fish, insect larvae and shrimps. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref- | + | [[Image:indian_skimmer_alok.JPG|thumb|350px|right|Large group (60+) : a rare sighting now<br />Photo by {{user|aloktewari|Alok Tewari}}<br />Jamnagar, Coastal Gujarat, [[India]], 18 December 2017]] |
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug17}}#BF Member observations | ||
| + | #Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved June 2015) | ||
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch|Rynchops | + | {{GSearch|"Rynchops albicollis" {{!}} "Indian Skimmer"}} |
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| − | + | Search the Gallery for Indian Skimmer videos: | |
| + | {{VSearch|"Rynchops albicollis" {{!}} "Indian Skimmer"}} | ||
| + | {{GS-checked}}1 | ||
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| − | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Rynchops]] [[Category:Videos]] | |
Latest revision as of 20:31, 3 June 2023
Adult
Photo by Alok Tewari
National Chambal Sanctuary (Uttar Pradesh), M.P. Division, India, 21 January 2014
Photo by Alok Tewari
National Chambal Sanctuary (Uttar Pradesh), M.P. Division, India, 21 January 2014
- Rynchops albicollis
Immature : in unusual location
Photo by Alok Tewari
Nazafgarh Wetlands and Marshes, Delhi-Haryana Border, India, 26 July 2022
Photo by Alok Tewari
Nazafgarh Wetlands and Marshes, Delhi-Haryana Border, India, 26 July 2022
Identification
38–43 cm (15-17 inches)
The Indian Skimmer which is also commonly refereed as Scissor Bill has a striking feature which is it's bill. The skimmer has the lower mandible longer than the upper bill.
- Large orange-red beak
- Black cap and upperparts
- White forehead, nape and body
Distribution
Asia: found on the Indian subcontinent and Mekong Delta, Vietnam.
In India it is generally confined to or near the Ganges. But there has been sighting of this bird in the year 2009 , down south in the coastal city called Chennai ( Muthaliar Kuppam ) in the state of Tamil Nadu - Southern India. This has been the first sighting of a live bird down south.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Rivers , lakes and back waters. They prefer very shallow water.
Vulnerable, due to habitat disturbance.
Behaviour
Diet
Their diet consists of fish, insect larvae and shrimps.
References
Large group (60+) : a rare sighting now
Photo by Alok Tewari
Jamnagar, Coastal Gujarat, India, 18 December 2017
Photo by Alok Tewari
Jamnagar, Coastal Gujarat, India, 18 December 2017
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- BF Member observations
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved June 2015)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Indian Skimmer. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Indian_Skimmer
External Links
Search the Gallery for Indian Skimmer videos:
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