Charadriiformes / Laridae / Rynchops
African Skimmer
Rynchops flavirostris
IUCN: Least Concern
Taxonomy
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Family
- Laridae
- Genus
- Rynchops
Distribution
breeds major rivers and lakes of tropical Africa; non-breeders also on coasts
Data Sources
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
