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American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Photo by ceherzog
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27.2756, -82.5562

Field Notes

Description:

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

Habitat:

These birds were found on Siesta Beach in Sarasota. They are often seen inland but this was only the second time I saw them on the beach.

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Comments (6)
ceherzog
Yes, non-breeding Jemma...thanks Mona & Tiz
Mona Pirih
Lovely series.. It's a beautiful bird..
Tiz
This is a beautiful series :) Thank you!

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Birds of the Southeast U.S.
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Shorebirds of the Gulf Coast
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PublishedNovember 5, 2013

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