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Consider the following statements about Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis)

Select the incorrect statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

Both statements 1&2 are incorrect.

More widespread in winter, the Indian skimmer is found in the coastal estuaries of western and eastern India.
Once distributed across the Indian Subcontinent, Indian skimmers are mainly found along large rivers in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. It occurs primarily on larger, sandy, lowland rivers, around lakes and adjacent marshes and, in the non-breeding season, in estuaries and coasts.
Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) is listed as Endangered species with decreasing population trend in the IUCN Red List.

Hence option 1st is correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari