About the African Skimmer
The African skimmer is a 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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Rynchops flavirostris |
| Species Codes | afrski1, AFSK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Skimmer belong to?
The African Skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the African Skimmer?
The African skimmer is a 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....
Where can I report a African Skimmer sighting?
You can log sightings of African Skimmer on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrski1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
105
Species in Family
810
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