Godavari estuary has become prime habitat for Indian skimmer: expert
- Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) Deputy Director recently said that the Godavari estuary in Andhra Pradesh has become a prime and safe habitat for the Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis).
Indian skimmer
- About: A waterbird species.
- Occurrence: They can be sighted near Chambal river in Central India, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
- IUCN Status: Endangered.
- CITES Status: Not included
Prelims Takeaway
- IUCN
- CITES
- BNHS
- Indian Skimmer
- Godavari