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Pied Avocet

Recurvirostra avosetta

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

Large black and white wader with long grey legs. Head is white with a black cap, the body is white and the wings are white with black markings. This wader has an extremely large range which is also why it is difficult to determine their conservation status.

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Comments (4)

Thank you so much, this is a highly appreciate compliment ;)
Yeah, but I actually appreciate it in a photographic way. I think it's perfect. :)
Thanks, they are really beautiful birds :) I'll go back to this spot and try to catch a shot when they're not in flight.

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PublishedJuly 9, 2011

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