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American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Photo by jangstma
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Field Notes

Description:

Large wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae. This avocet has long, thin, gray legs, giving it its colloquial name, "blue shanks". The plumage is black and white on the back with white on the underbelly

Habitat:

Shores of lakes or shallow ponds

Reference Links:

American Avocet

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