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Indian Skimmer



Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) is about 40 to 43 cm in size with white forehead and collar and white underparts. It has long, thick, deep orange bill with yellow tip and longer lower mandible. Blackish central feathers are visible on flight. Non-breeders are duller and have brown upper parts.

Indian Skimmer can be seen in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Rajasthan.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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