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African Skimmer, juvenile seen in Caprivi Stripe African skimmer,Caprivi,Geotagged,Namibia,Rynchops flavirostris,Spring,Zambia Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

African Skimmer, juvenile

seen in Caprivi Stripe

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  1. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Nice! Posted 3 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Simply wonderful. Looks like a rare bird, and so unusual in appearance. Posted 3 years ago
  3. View DR_M_Z's profile
    DR_M_Z
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    Actually, it's not so rare, the African Skimmer, but indeed, if seen fishing "skimming" quite spectacular. And the young ones are easily overseen: no bright colours. Posted 3 years ago
  4. View NattyOne's profile
    NattyOne
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    Nice one!
     Posted 3 years ago

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The African skimmer

The African skimmer is a near-threatened species of bird belonging to the skimmer genus ''Rynchops'' in the family Laridae. It is found along rivers, lakes and lagoons in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
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By DR_M_Z

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Uploaded Jan 3, 2022. Captured Nov 9, 2021 15:20 in FGVR+4Q Kamitondo, Zambia.
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  • NIKON D500
  • f/10.0
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO280
  • 500mm
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