Indian skimmer

• Six Indian Skimmer eggs laid beside a barrage in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor were washed away recently due to the strong flow of water from the dam, said conservationists.

ABOUT INDIAN SKIMMER

• It is also known as Indian scissors bill.
• They are more widespread in winter; the Indian skimmer is found in the coastal estuaries of western and eastern
  • Chambal River is an important nesting site for Indian Skimmer
• Major Threats include Habitat degradation, excessive and widespread increases in disturbances near the rivers, predation by corvids like house crows etc.
• IUCN Red List Status: Endangered