Animals of The USA | American Avocet | Recurvirostra americana
A striking shorebird with a long upturned bill and bold black and white pattern. Often nests in shallow wetlands.
Size
16 to 20 inches
Range
Western and Central US
CA | OR | WA | NV | ID | UT | AZ | NM | CO | WY | MT | ND | SD | NE | KS | OK | TX
Diet
Omnivore | insects | crustaceans
Behavior
Wading | sweeping bill | migratory
Related Topics
Black Necked Stilt | Killdeer | Willet | Long Billed Curlew | American White Pelican
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