- Avocet - Wikipedia
The four species of avocets ˈævəsɛt are a genus, Recurvirostra, of waders in the same avian family as the stilts The genus name comes from Latin recurvus, 'curved backwards' and rostrum, 'bill' [1] The common name is thought to derive from the Italian (Ferrarese) word avosetta
- American Avocet Identification - All About Birds
The American Avocet takes elegance to a new level This long-legged wader glides through shallow waters swishing its slender, upturned bill from side to side to catch aquatic invertebrates It dons a sophisticated look for summer with a black-and-white body and a rusty head and neck
- American Avocet | Audubon Field Guide
Slender and graceful with long, blue-gray legs, upcurved bill (more strongly curved in female) Bold black-and-white pattern on back and wings Head and neck pale cinnamon in summer, gray in winter A loud repeated wheep Beaches, flats, shallow lakes, prairie ponds
- American Avocet - American Bird Conservancy
The elegant American Avocet is a striking sight at any time of the year This gregarious shorebird is a close relative of another eye-catching bird, the Black-necked Stilt
- American Avocet - eBird
Distinctive large shorebird with a long, thin, upturned bill Look for bold black-and-white wings and long blue-gray legs Breeding adults have buffy-orange wash on head and neck; grayish in winter Females have more sharply upturned bills than males
- Avocet | Wading Bird, Shorebird, Black-and-White | Britannica
avocet, any of several large shorebirds belonging to the genus Recurvirostra, family Recurvirostridae Avocets have boldly contrasting plumage, long bluish legs, and a long black bill upturned at the tip
- Avocet Bird Facts - Recurvirostra - A-Z Animals
The avocet is a genus of wading birds that reside close to freshwater and saltwater bodies all over the world Their long, sinewy legs make them appear as if they’re walking on stilts! The name avocet is thought to come from a local Italian name avosetta
- Avocet Bird Facts | Recurvirostra Avosetta - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
The Avocet is a distinctively-patterned black and white wader with a long up-curved beak Avocets are protected by the Schedule 1, which makes it an offence to disturb them It's also the emblem of the RSPB, and you'll see it in our logo
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