pupils. These turn into narrow slits during the day to
protect its eyes from the sand and sea and are often hidden
altogether by feathers, giving it an eyeless appearance.
On the other hand, the skimmer always looks impeccably
“attired’. With its black back and striking white chest
(males and females have similar colorations, though males
are larger), the skimmer looks as though it is wearing a
tuxedo, ready for an elegant seaside so \