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American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Photo by LoisStacey
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Long-legged wader. Winter plumage whitish/gray with black wings with a large white bar across them. Long, recurved bill is distinctive.

Habitat:

Salt marsh

Reference Links:

American Avocet

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Georgia Swamps & Marshes
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PublishedApril 28, 2014

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