African Skimmer bird

African Skimmer, Rynchops flavirostris, seabird, sub Saharan Africa, riverine habitat, coastal bird, inland waters, water surfaces, lower mandible, unusual bill, unique foraging, skimming water, fishing technique, ground nesting, breeding colonies, sandbars, shoals, migratory bird, fish eating, small crustaceans, nocturnal feeding, crepuscular activity, long wings, loud calls, conservation status, habitat loss, river pollution, human disturbance, wildlife photography, birdwatching, ornithology, bird identification, African avifauna, water birds, colonial breeding, social behavior, plumage coloration, breeding season.