ARKive - African skimmer - Rynchops flavirostris- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris)

Arenaria (Arenaria leptoclados)
Information on Arenaria leptoclados is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)
The bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is more likely to be heard than seen. The loud booming call, uttered by males during the breeding... More 23 Images 5 Videos
Stipagrostis (Stipagrostis hirtigluma)
Information on Stipagrostis hirtigluma is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Canada spikesedge (Eleocharis geniculata)
Information on the Canada spikesedge (Eleocharis geniculata) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus)
The black-winged kite is a striking, falcon-like bird of prey with an incredibly extensive range. This species has a pure white head and... More 20 Images 0 videos
Little egret (Egretta garzetta)
This striking and elegant member of the heron family can be identified by its pure white feathers; elongated, sinuous neck; long, black legs... More 40 Images 3 Videos
Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The... More 9 Images 0 videos
Black poplar (Populus nigra)
Black poplar (Populus nigra), thought to be Britain's most endangered native timber tree, has a wide, rounded crown and dark grey fissured... More 9 Images 0 videos
Egyptian free-tailed bat (Tadarida aegyptiaca)
The free-tailed bats are all members of the Molossidae family, a name derived from the Greek word ‘molossus’, which was used to describe a... More 2 Images 0 videos
Asian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
At up to more than a tonne in weight, the Asian buffalo is a massive, powerful animal, with a wider horn span than any other bovid. These... More 16 Images 4 Videos
Fig (Ficus carica)
Information on Ficus carica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Ethereal and ghost-like, the barn owl (Tyto alba) has golden-grey coloured upperparts, and pure white underparts. The... More 42 Images 10 Videos
Madeira storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro)
The Madeira storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro) is a rather large storm-petrel, a group of delicate seabirds which are recognised by their... More 4 Images 0 videos
Wilson’s storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus)
One of the most numerous of all sea birds, Wilson’s storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) is predominantly sooty-black with a white, U-shaped... More 9 Images 3 Videos
Mexican tea (Chenopodium ambrosioides)
Information on Mexican tea (Chenopodium ambrosioides) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Echis (Echis coloratus)
Information on Echis coloratus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Shore crab (Grapsus albolineatus)
Information on the shore crab is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Tamarisk (Tamarix aphylla)
Information on the tamarisk (Tamarix aphylla) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Gull-billed tern (Sterna nilotica)
Information on the gull-billed tern is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Corn buttercup (Ranunculus arvensis)
Corn buttercup produces yellow flowers with shiny petals on an erect, leafy stem. The leaves are split into narrow lobes, and the seed heads... More 4 Images 0 videos
Crab plover (Dromas ardeola)
The crab plover is remarkable for being the only representative of the Dromadidae family, which means that in evolutionary terms this... More 18 Images 4 Videos
Brown-necked raven (Corvus ruficollis)
A large, attractive corvid with glossy plumage, the brown-necked raven (Corvus ruficollis) has distinctive, elongated, pointed and often... More 11 Images 0 videos
Slender-billed curlew (Numenius tenuirostris)
Among the world’s most endangered and least understood bird species, the slender-billed curlew (Numensis tenuirostris) is the rarest bird in... More 6 Images 1 Video
Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas)
The Dorcas gazelle is generally similar in appearance to the closely related Gazella gazella, but they are smaller, have longer ears and... More 28 Images 5 Videos
Cynodon (Cynodon dactylon)
Information on Cynodon dactylon is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Morettia (Morettia canescens)
Information on Morettia canescens is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds of prey. The plumage of the osprey is... More 37 Images 10 Videos
Golden leather fern (Acrostichum aureum)
Information on the golden leather fern (Acrostichum aureum) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Coolatai grass (Hyparrhenia hirta)
Information on the Coolatai grass is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos

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