American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

The American avocet 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.

Scientific name

Recurvirostra americana

Family

Stilts and Avocets

IUCN status

LC