American Avocet | Recurvirostra americana | 2023 - 2

American Avocet

The American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae, found in North America. It spends much of its time foraging in shallow water or on mud flats, often sweeping its bill from side to side in water as it seeks crustacean and insect prey.

The American Avocet measures 16–20 inches in length, has a wingspan of 27–30 inches and weighs 9.7–14.8 oz. The bill is black, pointed, and curved slightly upwards towards the tip. It is long, surpassing twice the length of the Avocet's small, rounded head. Like many waders, the Avocet has long, slender legs and slightly webbed feet. The legs are a pastel grey-blue, giving it its colloquial name, Blue Shanks. The plumage is black and white on the back, with white on the underbelly. During the breeding season, the plumage is brassy orange on the head and neck, continuing somewhat down to the breast. After the breeding season, these bright feathers are swapped out for white and grey ones. The Avocet commonly preens its feathers - this is considered to be a comfort movement.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_avocet

The Cornell Lab: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Avocet/id#

Taken on: July 24, 2023

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Camera: Nikon Z 9, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec, 500mm, ISO 720 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon Z 9
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