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Indian Skimmer: The Flame-billed Hunter of the Coast

Along the coast of Godavari, as the tide recedes, a bird with a flame-coloured scissor-like bill, scans the waters for prey. Meet the Indian skimmer
A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by Pooja Gupta
Updated   July 29, 2025
A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by Pooja Gupta
Updated   July 29, 2025
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Along the coast of Godavari, as the tide recedes, a bird with a flame-coloured scissor-like bill, scans the waters for prey. Meet the Indian skimmer
Found along the coastal estuaries of western and eastern India, the Indian skimmers, or Indian scissors-bill, are known for their bright, flame-coloured, prominent beaks. This Indian skimmer video shows the birds along the coast of Andhra Pradesh, where the Godavari meets the sea.


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