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American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Photo by CynthiaMHori
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large shorebird. Long legs. Long, upturned bill. Black-and-white upperparts.
Rusty or gray neck and head.

Habitat:

Shallow fresh and saltwater wetlands.

Notes:

www.allaboutbirds.org

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PublishedApril 11, 2011

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