Black Skimmer
(Rynchops niger) Gulls, Terns and Skimmers (Laridae)
Amerikansk Saksnæb Rayador Americano
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.
19 (1 photos) 2009-04-29 Río Lagartos, Yucatán (Yuc), Mexico
Subspecies: niger
Adult in winter plumage showing white hind neck.
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).
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.