The genus Recurvirostra was introduced in 1758 by Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his Systema Naturae to contain a single species, the pied avocet, Recurvirostra …

Mar 14, 2020 · <p>The American Avocet takes elegance to a new level. This long-legged wader glides through shallow waters swishing its slender, upturned bill from side to side to catch …

Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the American Avocet.

Distinctive large shorebird with a long, thin, upturned bill. Look for bold black-and-white wings and long blue-gray legs. Breeding adults have buffy-orange wash on head and neck; grayish in …

Avocet, any of several large shorebirds belonging to the genus Recurvirostra, family Recurvirostridae. Avocets have boldly contrasting plumage, long bluish legs, and a long black …

Mar 4, 2020 · The name Avocet comes from the Italian avosetta, which means ‘graceful bird'. Its melodic alarm calls are a characteristic feature of the shallow alkaline wetlands of western and …

The Red-necked Avocet (Recurvirostra novaehollandiae), native to Australia. These species are mainly distinguished by their location and slight variations in plumage and coloring.

They are the only avocet with distinct breeding and non-breeding plumages. Breeding plumage is obtained in the first year and is a beautiful rusty cinnamon along the head and neck.

May 27, 2024 · The avocet is a genus of wading birds that reside close to freshwater and saltwater bodies all over the world. Their long, sinewy legs make them appear as if they’re …

A scarce wader, the avocet is about the same size as an oystercatcher, but much more slender. It feeds on aquatic insects, worms and crustaceans, which it finds by sweeping its bill from side …