Indian Skimmer
Indian Skimmer · BirdGacha
2147 / 11068
Illustration · not to scale
- Body Mass
- 164 gEstimated traits
- Diet
- Aquatic preyEstimated traits
- Migration
- Partially migratoryEstimated traits
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 476).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 302).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Rynchops albicollis
Which family does it belong to?
Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)
Where is it found?
Oriental: local on major rivers & now mainly North-central & East-central India & Central Myanmar
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Saurabh Agrawal · CC BY-NC
