Black Skimmer
Species principle: Skimming Specialism
Skim the surface.
One unusual feature can change the whole job.
Black skimmers have an elongated lower mandible used to skim the water surface and catch fish by touch.
Animal Qualities
Functional difference
Skim the surface.
Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.
2 species
Magpie Goose
Species principle: Marsh Design
Walk the wetland.
An unusual design can belong perfectly to its place.
Magpie geese have partly webbed feet that support both wetland swimming and walking through marsh vegetation.