American Avocet Recurvirostra americana
Overview
Description
The American avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae, found in North America. It spends much of its time foraging in shallow water or on mud flats, often sweeping its bill from side to side in water as it seeks crustacean and insect prey.1
Taxonomy
Charadriiformes > Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets) > Shorebirds
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 10-15-2023 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 01-21-2024 - California, United States (Only Photo)
- 01-05-2025 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- California, United States
Media
Photographs
Audio Recordings
No audio recordings available.