rynchops (Meaning)
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rynchops (n)
type genus of the Rynchopidae: skimmers
Synonyms & Antonyms of rynchops
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rynchops Sentence Examples
- The rynchops, commonly known as skimmers, are a unique group of birds with specialized beaks.
- Rynchops are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
- The rynchops' beak is distinctively flattened and extended into a lower mandible that skims the water's surface.
- Rynchops skim the ocean for small fish, which they scoop up with their specialized beak.
- The rynchops' unique beak allows them to filter out small invertebrates from the water.
- Rynchops have a variety of vocalizations, including piercing calls and soft chirps.
- Rynchops typically nest in colonies on sandy beaches or mudflats.
- The female rynchops lays a clutch of 2-3 eggs, which are incubated by both parents.
- Rynchops chicks are born with a downy covering and quickly develop their specialized beak.
- Rynchops are fascinating birds that have adapted to a unique feeding niche in the marine environment.
FAQs About the word rynchops
type genus of the Rynchopidae: skimmers
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The rynchops, commonly known as skimmers, are a unique group of birds with specialized beaks.
Rynchops are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
The rynchops' beak is distinctively flattened and extended into a lower mandible that skims the water's surface.
Rynchops skim the ocean for small fish, which they scoop up with their specialized beak.
