About the American Avocet
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Stilts and Avocets (Recurvirostridae) |
| Species | Recurvirostra americana |
| Species Codes | ameavo, AMAV |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American Avocet belong to?
The American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) belongs to the Stilts and Avocets family (Recurvirostridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the American Avocet?
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....
Where can I report a American Avocet sighting?
You can log sightings of American Avocet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ameavo, or on iNaturalist.
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