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Avocet - Wikipedia The genus Recurvirostra was introduced in 1758 by Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his Systema Naturae to contain a single species, the pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta [4]
American Avocet - All About Birds <p>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 Around lake shores and tidal flats, especially in the wide-open spaces of the west, flocks of elegant American Avocets wade in the shallows They often feed while leaning forward, with the tips of their bills in the water and slightly open, filtering tiny food items from just below the surface
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: Characteristics, Diet, Facts More [Fact Sheet] Renowned for their slender bodies and distinctive, upturned bills, avocets are a symbol of grace and elegance in the bird world In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the life of the avocet, providing an in-depth overview of its species, physical attributes, behavior, and much more
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 avosetta) | Birdfact The Avocet is a striking wader, characterised by its long, slender legs and uniquely upturned bill Its plumage is predominantly white, with bold black markings on the head, back, and wings, creating a striking contrast The long, thin neck and compact body contribute to its elegant silhouette
American Avocet - Recurvirostra americana - Birds of the World The name Avocet comes from the Italian avosetta, which means ‘graceful bird' Its melodic alarm calls are a characteristic feature of the shallow alkaline wetlands of western and mid-western North America where it breeds in semicolonial groups
American avocet - Smithsonians National Zoo The American avocet is a large, migratory shorebird that forages for food in wetlands, marshes, tidal flats and shallow lakes and ponds They have long bluish legs, a long neck and a thin, long, upturned black bill
Recurvirostra americana (American avocet) | INFORMATION | Animal . . . American avocets are found in western North America from March through October and in coastal California, southern Texas, Florida, Louisiana and south to Guatemala in winter American avocets are numerous in mudflats, ponds, wetlands, and freshwater marshes and swamps