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Black Skimmer and Jabiru
Stanley Jones

Black Skimmer and Jabiru (Rynchops niger, Jabiru mycteria)

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger subsp. intercedens) and Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria). The Skimmer was asking politely if the Jabiru would leave its private sandbar. Along a sandbar of Ro Piquiri, south of Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Elevation ca. 128 m (420 ft).
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Habitat
Riverine sandbar. Elevation ca. 128 m (420 ft).
Location
Along a sandbar of Ro Piquiri, south of Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Date taken
August 2015
Scientific name
Rynchops niger, Jabiru mycteria
Equipment used
Canon
STEFFRO1
Supporter
Great stop action on this skimmer Stanley!! Lovely double you got here! tfs it!
 
kim
What a great behavioural shot Stanley, terrific detail. ... and great to see you posting again. Missed your images but you both had a super and worthwhile trip.
 

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