Rynchops (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Rynchopidae: skimmers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Rynchops is a genus of birds in the family Rynchopidae, commonly known as skimmers or scissor-bills.
- The black skimmer is often placed in the genus Rynchops as it shares similar characteristics.
- Rynchops species are characterized by their unique feeding technique of skimming the surface of the water.
- In breeding season, pairs of birds from the Rynchops genus can be seen in large colonies along the coast.
- There are four recognized species within the Rynchops genus found around the world.