American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 43.6 cm | 17.2 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 307.5 g | 10.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-29 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
จำนวนไข่
3-5
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Recurvirostra |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Recurvirostra americana |
Distribution
American Avocet has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Recurvirostridae family