American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
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について
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 43.6 cm | 17.2 in |
| 体重 | 307.5 g | 10.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-29 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
一腹卵数
3-5
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Recurvirostra |
| 種 | Recurvirostra americana |
Distribution
American Avocet has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Recurvirostridae family