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Mandible (Jawbone ) of the African Skimmer Rynchops flavirostris (CU 40742)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Charadriiformes - Rynchopidae - Rynchops - Rynchops flavirostris
Species Description
The African Skimmer, Rynchops flavirostris, is a skimmer that is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. The population is declining due to wetland habitat degradation, human interference, and over-exploitation. The African Skimmer has a black back, hindneck and crown. This bird has a long, bright orange beak with a yellow tip. They fly in lines over tranquil waters, and dip their lower mandibles into the water to catch fish. Once the mandible comes in contact with the fish, the mouth snaps shut.
Specimen Information
Species	Rynchops flavirostris (African Skimmer)
Element	Mandible (Jawbone )
Specimen Number	CU 40742
Sex
Location	Kenya
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Roland Picza
Resolution	40 µm
Number of Data Points	335541
Number of Data Polygons	167811
Date Scanned	September 19, 2011
Scan Technician	Ariana Masi
Edited By	Ariana Masi
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