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Skimmer
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a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
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a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids
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a bird with a unique feeding technique, characterized by its long, narrow wings and lower bill that is longer than the upper bill
What is a "skimmer"?
A skimmer is a bird with long, narrow wings, a forked tail, and a unique bill, where the lower mandible is longer than the upper mandible. Skimmers use this specialized bill to skim the water's surface while flying, catching small fish or prey items. They are often found in colonies near water and communicate through distinctive calls. Skimmers exemplify the intriguing adaptions found in avian species.
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a rapid superficial reader
