Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
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| RECORD | ||
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| Kingdom: | Animalia | |
| Phylum / Division: | Chordata | |
| Class: | Aves | |
| Order: | Charadriiformes | |
| Family: | Laridae | |
| Scientific name: | Rynchops niger | |
| English Name: | Black Skimmer | |
| Spanish Name: | Rayador | |
| Portuguese Name: | Talha-mar | |
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| Sex: | Indistinguishable | |
| Life stage: | Adult | |
| Registration date: | 25/01/2026 | |
| Country: | Argentina | |
| Province / Department: | Buenos Aires | |
| Location or protected area: | Coronel Dorrego | |
| Detailed location: | Desembocadura del río Quequén Salado | |
| Coordinates - Detailed location: | -38.931465, -60.510529 | |
| Location accuracy: | Medium | |
| Belonging: | Native | |
| Condition: | Wild | |
| Certainty: | Photographed | |
| Reproduction information: | Yes | |
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We suggest not approaching the nesting site, to avoid leaving predator traces that may harm the success of the reproductive activity or interfere with the natural behavior of the animals. |
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| PHOTOGRAPHY | ||
| Photography ID: | 675751 View Full Record | |
| Publication date: | 02/28/2026 10:15:19 | |
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