American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)

American Avocet, Bullgate Dike, Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge, Oregon
Photograph by Alan And Elaine Wilson. Some rights reserved. (view image details)

American Avocet | Recurvirostra americana photo

American Avocet, San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Near Huntington Beach, California
Photograph by Alan And Elaine Wilson. Some rights reserved. (view image details)

AMERICAN AVOCET FACTS

Classification

Class:	Aves
Order:	Charadriiformes
Family:	Recurvirostridae
Genus:	Recurvirostra
Species:	americana
Common Name:	American Avocet

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