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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Order
CHARADRIIFORMES
Family
Avocets and Stilts (Recurvirostridae)
Code 4
AMAV
Code 6
RECAME
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Curved (up or down)
Eye Color:
Variable shades of brown.
Head pattern:
Plain, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Rust-brown
Forehead Color:
Rust-brown with white at base of bill.
Nape Color:
Rust-brown
Throat Color:
Rust-brown
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
46-51 cm (18-20 in)
Weight:
315 g (11.1 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
Rufous or Rust
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Black and white.
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Strong direct flight.
Wingspan Range:
69-97 cm (27-38 in)
Wing Shape:
Long-Wings
Tail shape:
Squared Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Gray
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Blue-gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X