C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Recurvirostridae

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

CIOC 2001

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Charadriiformes · Recurvirostridae

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana).

ATK112

DEF75

XC99571 · Jonathon Jongsma · CC BY-SA 3.0

1947 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 304.5 g
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

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ATK 112

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 112).

DEF 75

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 75).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southeastern British Columbia to Southwestern Ontario (South-central Canada) to California & Texas (Western & South-central USA) and Northern Baja California (Northwestern Mexico) to Central Mexico Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Recurvirostra americana

Which family does it belong to?

Stilts, Avocets (Recurvirostridae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southeastern British Columbia to Southwestern Ontario (South-central Canada) to California & Texas (Western & South-central USA) and Northern Baja California (Northwestern Mexico) to Central Mexico