- 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
- 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 - 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
- Avocet: Description, Pictures, Fun Facts I TheBirdPedia
Avocet is a bird species belonging to the family Recurvirostridae The species occur in saltwater and freshwater bodies all over the world They have long sinewy eyes that give them the appearance like they are walking on stilts The common name of the bird, avocet is derived from the Italian name avosetta
- Avocet Facts: Identification, Diet, Migration Info etc . . . - Binocular Base
Avocets stand out with their striking black and white colouring and long, slender upturned bills These medium-sized waders display a unique pattern with a black cap that extends down their neck, contrasting vividly against their mainly white bodies
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