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Rynchops niger
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- 1Black skimmer catches fish by skimming water mid-flight●De Amerikaanse of zwarte Schaarbek (Rynchops niger) vangt visjes door zijn langere ondersnavel al vliegend door het wate
The black skimmer (Rynchops niger) hunts in a remarkable way: it flies low over the water with its longer lower bill open, dragging it through the surface. When the bill touches a small fish, the upper bill snaps shut in an instant. Bird enthusiasts are sharing photos and descriptions of this striking feeding technique.