Where to see
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Paracas National Reserve leads · 4 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Black Skimmer during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paracas National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a Black Skimmer?
Paracas National Reserve (Peru) — about 54% of wildlife watchers report a Black Skimmer sighting there, the highest of the 4 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a Black Skimmer?
Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve (about 45%), Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas (about 43%), Noel Kempff Mercado National Park (about 33%) are the next best options.