American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
ok. 45 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
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- Mass
- 275–350 gObie płcie — Cornell
American Avocet — size comparison
The American avocet searches for food in shallow water. It sweeps its bill from side to side, picking small invertebrates from the water and substrate surface.
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approx. 45 cm
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American Avocet — size comparison — facts and sources
The American avocet searches for food in shallow water. It sweeps its bill from side to side, picking small invertebrates from the water and substrate surface. It uses lakes, lagoons and brackish wetlands.
It nests on the ground near water, sometimes in loose aggregations. The young leave the nest quickly and can find food, but adults continue to lead and protect them. Birds may respond vigorously to approaching threats near eggs or chicks.
In part of its range it migrates seasonally, visiting coastal wintering grounds. Feeding-site availability depends on water depth and level.