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Black Skimmer Life History

Order: Charadriiformes > Family: Laridae > Genus and species: Rynchops niger

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Size

  • Length: 18 inches
  • Wingspan: 44 inches
  • Weight: 300 grams

Habitat

  • estuaries
  • ponds
  • lakes
  • bay
  • coast
  • beach
  • shore

Diet

  • fish

Range

Summer: Eastern North America Winter: Widespread

Nest Information

  • Number of broods: 1
  • Days spent incubating: 21-23
  • Days until young fledge: 23-25