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Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)    Gulls, Terns and Skimmers (Laridae)
Amerikansk Saksnæb    Rayador Americano
Black Skimmer 738    (1 photos)
2007-10-13   Boca del Cielo, Chiapas (Chp), Mexico

Subspecies: niger
1cy bird? Not sure if it aquires adult plumage in second calendar year. If not this one must be a 2cy bird starting to show adult type remiges.


Black Skimmer 19    (1 photos)
2009-04-29   Río Lagartos, Yucatán (Yuc), Mexico

Subspecies: niger
Adult in winter plumage showing white hind neck.


Black Skimmer 20    (1 photos)
2009-04-29   Río Lagartos, Yucatán (Yuc), Mexico

Subspecies: niger
Adults in warying degree of plumages from winter to summer (black hind neck).


Black Skimmer 945    (1 photos)
2013-03-27   La Boquita, Manzanillo, Colima (Col), Mexico

Subspecies: niger
2 adult birds in alternate plumage with black necks. Probably a pair with the larger male to the left. My first in Colima. Here with Willet, Laughing Gull and Royal Terns.


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