Large, slender shorebird with a long, upturned bill, a long neck, and a round head. Its oval body sits atop long legs. Relative Size. Larger than a Black ...
The American avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae, found in North America.
American avocet
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The American avocet is a large wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae, found in North America. It spends much of its time foraging in shallow water or on mud flats, often sweeping its bill from side to side in water as it seeks... Wikipedia
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Scientific name: Recurvirostra americana
Family: Recurvirostridae
Mass: 12 oz
Nickname: blue shanks
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Source: Encyclopedia of Life
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Breeding adults. American Avocet by B. N. Singh. Silhouette Shorebirds Shorebirds. American AvocetRecurvirostra americana. ORDER: Charadriiformes; FAMILY ...
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