Pied Avocet
Recurvirostra avosetta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="recurvirostra-avosetta"></birdfyi-bird>The Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (säbelschnäbler und stelzenläufer), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.6 cm and a weight of 315 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is an elegant 42–46 cm wader of Eurasia and Africa. Black and white plumage; long upturned bill swept side-to-side while feeding; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline and alkaline lakes, coastal lagoons, and estuaries. Migratory; breeds across Eurasia, winters in Africa. Wingspan to 80 cm.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 43,6 cm | 17.2 in |
| Gewicht | 315,0 g | 11.11 oz |
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Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Recurvirostridae (Säbelschnäbler und Stelzenläufer) |
| Genus | Recurvirostra |
| Arten | Recurvirostra avosetta |
Distribution
Pied Avocet has been recorded in 6 countries.
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