Black Skimmer - Revision history

Deliatodd-18346: Photo of perched bird added. Subspecies expanded. Reference

2009-11-07T11:05:53Z

Photo of perched bird added. Subspecies expanded. Reference

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-	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|Nick+Richter\|Nick Richter}}<br />Photographed in Irvine, [[California]]]]	+	[[Image:609-06310fg Black Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|bobsofpa\|bobsofpa}}<br />Fort Island Gulf Beach, Crystal River, [[Florida]], March 2009 ]]
	;[[:Category:Rynchops\|Rynchops]] niger		;[[:Category:Rynchops\|Rynchops]] niger
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	==Identification: ==		==Identification: ==
	18" (46 cm)		18" (46 cm)
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	*White below		*White below
	*Red legs		*Red legs
-	*Bill red with black tip like a blade. Lower mandible much longer, than the upper.	+	*Bill red with black tip like a blade. Lower mandible much longer, than the upper<br />
-		+
	'''Immature''' mottled upper appearance, with shorter bill.		'''Immature''' mottled upper appearance, with shorter bill.
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	==Distribution==		==Distribution==
	Breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts from [[Massachusetts]] and [[Long Island]] to [[Florida]] and [[Texas]]. Winters north to southern [[California]] and [[Virginia]]. Also in American tropics.		Breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts from [[Massachusetts]] and [[Long Island]] to [[Florida]] and [[Texas]]. Winters north to southern [[California]] and [[Virginia]]. Also in American tropics.
-		+	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|Nick+Richter\|Nick Richter}}<br />San Diego Creek, Irvine, [[California]], May 2004,]]
	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==
-	There are 3 subspecies	+	====Subspecies<sup>[[#References\|[1]]]</sup>====
-	* ''R n niger''	+	There are 3 subspecies:
-	* ''R n cinerascens''	+	*''R. n. niger '':
-	* ''R n intercedens''	+	:*Coastal [[US]] and [[Mexico]]; winters to [[Panama]]
-		+	*''R. n. cinerascens'':
		+	:*Coasts and rivers of northern [[South America]] to [[Bolivia]] and north-western [[Argentina]]
		+	*''R. n. intercedens'':
		+	:*Eastern [[Brazil]] to [[Paraguay]], [[Uruguay]] and north-eastern [[Argentina]]
	==Habitat==		==Habitat==
	Breeds chiefly on sandbars and beaches; feeds in shallow bays, inlets, and estuaries.		Breeds chiefly on sandbars and beaches; feeds in shallow bays, inlets, and estuaries.
-
	==Behaviour==		==Behaviour==
		+	Tight flocks can be seen simultaneously wheeling in one direction and then another.
		+	====Diet====
	They are mainly surface skimmers (hence the name) tip of the lower mandible cuts through the water. They will also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish.		They are mainly surface skimmers (hence the name) tip of the lower mandible cuts through the water. They will also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish.
-
-	Tight flocks can be seen simultaneously wheeling in one direction and then another.
	====Breeding====		====Breeding====
	3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.		3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.
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	Short barking notes.		Short barking notes.
	==Reference==		==Reference==
-	eNature	+	#{{Ref-Clements6thDec08}}#eNature
		+	{{ref}}
	==External Links==		==External Links==
	*[http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/blackskimmer.html Arthur Grosset's Birds]		*[http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/blackskimmer.html Arthur Grosset's Birds]

Arthurgrosset: Add External Link

2009-08-18T20:11:26Z

Add External Link

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	eNature		eNature
	==External Links==		==External Links==
		+	*[http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/blackskimmer.html Arthur Grosset's Birds]
	{{GSearch\|Rynchops+niger}}		{{GSearch\|Rynchops+niger}}

	[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Rynchops]]		[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Rynchops]]

Deliatodd-18346: User template. Attempt to clean-up copied text.

2009-03-03T18:36:25Z

User template. Attempt to clean-up copied text.

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-	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by Nick Richter<br>Photographed in Irvine, California.]]	+	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|Nick+Richter\|Nick Richter}}<br />Photographed in Irvine, [[California]]]]
	;[[:Category:Rynchops\|Rynchops]] niger		;[[:Category:Rynchops\|Rynchops]] niger
-

	==Identification: ==		==Identification: ==
-	18" (46 cm). Black above, white below, with red legs. Bill red with black tip, laterally compressed, blade-like. Unique among birds in having lower mandible much longer (about one-third) than the upper. Immature mottled above, with shorter bill.	+	18" (46 cm)
		+	*Black above
		+	*White below
		+	*Red legs
		+	*Bill red with black tip like a blade. Lower mandible much longer, than the upper.
		+
		+	'''Immature''' mottled upper appearance, with shorter bill.

	==Distribution==		==Distribution==
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	==Behaviour==		==Behaviour==
-	'''Nesting''': 3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.	+	They are mainly surface skimmers (hence the name) tip of the lower mandible cuts through the water. They will also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish.

-	They skim the surface for fish, with the tip of the lower mandible cutting through the water. They also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish scattering before them. Compact flocks may be seen flying in unison, wheeling in one direction and then another. They are especially attracted to the sand fill of newly dredged areas; such places sometimes contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites are usually temporary, abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.	+	Tight flocks can be seen simultaneously wheeling in one direction and then another.
		+	====Breeding====
		+	3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.

		+	They are particularly attracted to the newly-dredged sand-fill areas, which may contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites will be abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.
	====Vocalisation====		====Vocalisation====
	Short barking notes.		Short barking notes.
-		+	==Reference==
		+	eNature
	==External Links==		==External Links==
	{{GSearch\|Rynchops+niger}}		{{GSearch\|Rynchops+niger}}

	[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Rynchops]]		[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Rynchops]]

Kits at 16:43, 31 October 2008

2008-10-31T16:43:21Z

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-	;[[:Category:Rynchops\|Rynchops]] niger
	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by Nick Richter<br>Photographed in Irvine, California.]]		[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by Nick Richter<br>Photographed in Irvine, California.]]
		+	;[[:Category:Rynchops\|Rynchops]] niger
		+

	==Identification: ==		==Identification: ==
	18" (46 cm). Black above, white below, with red legs. Bill red with black tip, laterally compressed, blade-like. Unique among birds in having lower mandible much longer (about one-third) than the upper. Immature mottled above, with shorter bill.		18" (46 cm). Black above, white below, with red legs. Bill red with black tip, laterally compressed, blade-like. Unique among birds in having lower mandible much longer (about one-third) than the upper. Immature mottled above, with shorter bill.
-	==Habitat: ==	+
		+	==Distribution==
		+	Breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts from [[Massachusetts]] and [[Long Island]] to [[Florida]] and [[Texas]]. Winters north to southern [[California]] and [[Virginia]]. Also in American tropics.
		+
		+	==Taxonomy==
		+	There are 3 subspecies
		+	* ''R n niger''
		+	* ''R n cinerascens''
		+	* ''R n intercedens''
		+
		+	==Habitat==
	Breeds chiefly on sandbars and beaches; feeds in shallow bays, inlets, and estuaries.		Breeds chiefly on sandbars and beaches; feeds in shallow bays, inlets, and estuaries.
-	==Nesting: ==
-	3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.
-	==Range: ==
-	Breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Massachusetts and Long Island to Florida and Texas. Winters north to southern California and Virginia. Also in American tropics.

-	==Voice: ==	+	==Behaviour==
-	Short barking notes.	+	'''Nesting''': 3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.

-	==Discussion: ==	+	They skim the surface for fish, with the tip of the lower mandible cutting through the water. They also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish scattering before them. Compact flocks may be seen flying in unison, wheeling in one direction and then another. They are especially attracted to the sand fill of newly dredged areas; such places sometimes contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites are usually temporary, abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.
-	This extraordinary bird, especially when in flight, can hardly fail to impress even the most casual observer. Usually only one or two are seen as they skim the surface for fish, with the tip of the lower mandible cutting through the water. They also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish scattering before them. Compact flocks may be seen flying in unison, wheeling in one direction and then another -- showing first the jet black of the wings, then the gleaming white of the underparts. They are especially attracted to the sand fill of newly dredged areas; such places sometimes contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites are usually temporary, abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.	+
		+	====Vocalisation====
		+	Short barking notes.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

AlanManson-37216: Category:Rynchops

2008-08-06T14:29:24Z

Category:Rynchops

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-	;Rynchops niger	+	;[[:Category:Rynchops\|Rynchops]] niger
	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by Nick Richter<br>Photographed in Irvine, California.]]		[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by Nick Richter<br>Photographed in Irvine, California.]]

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	{{GSearch\|Rynchops+niger}}		{{GSearch\|Rynchops+niger}}

-	[[Category:Birds]]	+	[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Rynchops]]

IanF: /* Discussion: */

2007-10-29T07:39:35Z

Discussion:

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	==Discussion: ==		==Discussion: ==
-	This extraordinary bird, especially when in flight, can hardly fail to impress even the most casual observer. Usually only one or two are seen as they skim the surface for fish, with the tip of the lower mandible cutting through the water. They also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish scattering before them. Compact flocks may be seen flying in unison, wheeling in one direction and then another -- showing first the jet black of the wings, then the gleaming white of the underparts. They are especially attracted to the sand fill of newly dredged areas; such places sometimes contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites are usually temporary, abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.</i>	+	This extraordinary bird, especially when in flight, can hardly fail to impress even the most casual observer. Usually only one or two are seen as they skim the surface for fish, with the tip of the lower mandible cutting through the water. They also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish scattering before them. Compact flocks may be seen flying in unison, wheeling in one direction and then another -- showing first the jet black of the wings, then the gleaming white of the underparts. They are especially attracted to the sand fill of newly dredged areas; such places sometimes contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites are usually temporary, abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.

	==External Links==		==External Links==

IanF at 07:39, 29 October 2007

2007-10-29T07:39:15Z

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	;Rynchops niger		;Rynchops niger
-	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by Nick Richter]]	+	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by Nick Richter<br>Photographed in Irvine, California.]]
-	==Description==	+
-	</i><p>	+
	==Identification: ==		==Identification: ==
	18" (46 cm). Black above, white below, with red legs. Bill red with black tip, laterally compressed, blade-like. Unique among birds in having lower mandible much longer (about one-third) than the upper. Immature mottled above, with shorter bill.		18" (46 cm). Black above, white below, with red legs. Bill red with black tip, laterally compressed, blade-like. Unique among birds in having lower mandible much longer (about one-third) than the upper. Immature mottled above, with shorter bill.
-
-	<p>
	==Habitat: ==		==Habitat: ==
	Breeds chiefly on sandbars and beaches; feeds in shallow bays, inlets, and estuaries.		Breeds chiefly on sandbars and beaches; feeds in shallow bays, inlets, and estuaries.
-
-	<p>
	==Nesting: ==		==Nesting: ==
	3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.		3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.
-
-	<p>
	==Range: ==		==Range: ==
	Breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Massachusetts and Long Island to Florida and Texas. Winters north to southern California and Virginia. Also in American tropics.		Breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Massachusetts and Long Island to Florida and Texas. Winters north to southern California and Virginia. Also in American tropics.

-	<p>
	==Voice: ==		==Voice: ==
	Short barking notes.		Short barking notes.

-	<p>
	==Discussion: ==		==Discussion: ==
	This extraordinary bird, especially when in flight, can hardly fail to impress even the most casual observer. Usually only one or two are seen as they skim the surface for fish, with the tip of the lower mandible cutting through the water. They also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish scattering before them. Compact flocks may be seen flying in unison, wheeling in one direction and then another -- showing first the jet black of the wings, then the gleaming white of the underparts. They are especially attracted to the sand fill of newly dredged areas; such places sometimes contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites are usually temporary, abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.</i>		This extraordinary bird, especially when in flight, can hardly fail to impress even the most casual observer. Usually only one or two are seen as they skim the surface for fish, with the tip of the lower mandible cutting through the water. They also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish scattering before them. Compact flocks may be seen flying in unison, wheeling in one direction and then another -- showing first the jet black of the wings, then the gleaming white of the underparts. They are especially attracted to the sand fill of newly dredged areas; such places sometimes contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites are usually temporary, abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.</i>
-	==Identification==	+
-	Photographed in Irvine, California.	+
	==External Links==		==External Links==
	{{GSearch\|Rynchops+niger}}		{{GSearch\|Rynchops+niger}}

	[[Category:Birds]]		[[Category:Birds]]

KCFoggin at 16:56, 3 July 2007

2007-07-03T16:56:26Z

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	;Rynchops niger		;Rynchops niger
-	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|right\|Photo by Nick Richter]]	+	[[Image:Black_Skimmer.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by Nick Richter]]
	==Description==		==Description==
	</i><p>		</i><p>

JohnN-1520: /* External Links */

2007-06-19T13:29:42Z

External Links

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	Photographed in Irvine, California.		Photographed in Irvine, California.
	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	*[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?si=+Rynchops+niger&x=10&y=8&perpage=12&sort=1&cat=all&ppuser=&friendemail=email%40yourfriend.com&password= View more images of Black Skimmer in the gallery]	+	{{GSearch\|Rynchops+niger}}
		+
	[[Category:Birds]]		[[Category:Birds]]

JohnN-1520 at 13:29, 19 June 2007

2007-06-19T13:29:00Z

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	</i><p>		</i><p>
	==Identification: ==		==Identification: ==
-	18" (46 cm). Black above, white below, with red legs. Bill red with black tip, laterally compressed, blade-like. Unique among birds in having lower mandible much longer (about one-third) than the upper. Immature mottled above, with shorter bill.	+	18" (46 cm). Black above, white below, with red legs. Bill red with black tip, laterally compressed, blade-like. Unique among birds in having lower mandible much longer (about one-third) than the upper. Immature mottled above, with shorter bill.

	<p>		<p>
	==Habitat: ==		==Habitat: ==
-	Breeds chiefly on sandbars and beaches; feeds in shallow bays, inlets, and estuaries.	+	Breeds chiefly on sandbars and beaches; feeds in shallow bays, inlets, and estuaries.

	<p>		<p>
	==Nesting: ==		==Nesting: ==
-	3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.	+	3 or 4 brown-blotched buff eggs on bare sand, usually among shell fragments and scattered grass clumps.

	<p>		<p>
	==Range: ==		==Range: ==
-	Breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Massachusetts and Long Island to Florida and Texas. Winters north to southern California and Virginia. Also in American tropics.	+	Breeds along Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Massachusetts and Long Island to Florida and Texas. Winters north to southern California and Virginia. Also in American tropics.

	<p>		<p>
	==Voice: ==		==Voice: ==
-	Short barking notes.	+	Short barking notes.

	<p>		<p>
	==Discussion: ==		==Discussion: ==
-	This extraordinary bird, especially when in flight, can hardly fail to impress even the most casual observer. Usually only one or two are seen as they skim the surface for fish, with the tip of the lower mandible cutting through the water. They also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish scattering before them. Compact flocks may be seen flying in unison, wheeling in one direction and then another -- showing first the jet black of the wings, then the gleaming white of the underparts. They are especially attracted to the sand fill of newly dredged areas; such places sometimes contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites are usually temporary, abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.</i>	+	This extraordinary bird, especially when in flight, can hardly fail to impress even the most casual observer. Usually only one or two are seen as they skim the surface for fish, with the tip of the lower mandible cutting through the water. They also wade in shallow water, jabbing at the fish scattering before them. Compact flocks may be seen flying in unison, wheeling in one direction and then another -- showing first the jet black of the wings, then the gleaming white of the underparts. They are especially attracted to the sand fill of newly dredged areas; such places sometimes contain colonies of up to 200 pairs. These sites are usually temporary, abandoned as soon as too much grass appears.</i>
	==Identification==		==Identification==
	Photographed in Irvine, California.		Photographed in Irvine, California.