American Avocet  Recurvirostra americana (Gmelin)
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Adult American Avocet at Alki Lake, Kelowna BC - May 2004.
© Mike Yip http://vancouverislandbirds.com

  
  American Avocet Identification:  
 
  • A large, long-legged, long-necked, long-billed wading bird.
  • The bill is distinctly upturned.
  • Legs blue-gray.
  • Striking black and white patterning on the body.
  • In alternate plumage (breeding season), adults are reddish-brown on the head.
 
   
   
  American Avocet Life History:
The following are useful sources for life history information: 		 
   
   
   
  American Avocet Distribution:
The American Avocet is a widespread and fairly common breeder in the western Great Plains from southern Canada to near Mexico.  Scattered colonies are located elsewhere in Canada, United States and Mexico.  Most birds winter in Mexico.  There are records from most states and provinces.  Sources for more distributional information include: 		 
   
   
   
   
   
  American Avocet Images:
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American Avocet Data:

American Avocet Additional References:
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