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Black Skimmer
has a remarkable bill that sets it apart from all other American birds. The large red and black bill is knife-thin and the lower mandible is longer than the upper. The bird drags the lower bill through the water as it flies along, hoping to catch small fish.

Black Skimmer over Florida Surf Line
Black Skimmer Skimming with Wings Forward
Black Skimmer Up close with Beak Detail
Black Skimmer in Shallow Water
Black Skimmer on Florida Beach
Black Skimmer in Flight
Black SkimmerSkimmin on Lake surface
Black SkimmerPair over Florida Coast
Black Skimmerin Flight over Florida Ocean
Black Skimmer in Flight over Atlantic Ocean
Black Skimmertop View in Flight
Black Skimmerin Flight over foamy Ocean surf
Black Skimmerjuvenile on Florida Beach
Black Skimmerskimming on Florida Surf
Black Skimmer juvenile in flight
Black Skimmer wing stretch on Florida Beach
Black Skimmer on Florida Beach
Black Skimmer Skimming away
Black Skimmer trio Skimming
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