American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="recurvirostra-americana"></birdfyi-bird>The American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (avocets & stilts), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.6 cm and a weight of 307.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large 40–51 cm wader of North America. Black and white body; orange-rufous head and neck in breeding plumage; long upturned bill; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline and freshwater lakes, marshes, and coastal flats from western Canada to Mexico. Migratory. Sweeps bill side-to-side in water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 43,6 cm | 17.2 in |
| Poids | 307,5 g | 10.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-29 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Recurvirostra |
| Espèces | Recurvirostra americana |
Distribution
American Avocet has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Recurvirostridae family