Skimmers
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Rynchopidae
Skimmers are a small family of tropical tern-like birds. They have an elongated lower mandible which they use to feed by flying low over the water surface and skimming the water for small fish. There are three species worldwide of which one has occurred in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Skimmer | Rynchops albicollis | One record |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand