Pied Avocet
Recurvirostra avosetta
Recurvirostra avosetta
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Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta |
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The pied avocet is found on both fresh and alkaline lakes. The bird forages for crustaceons by sweeping (image 2) the upcurved bill from side to side in shallow water and by plunging (image 4) in soft mud. Also see the video. The image below was taken from the south shore of Lake Manyara in November 2010; above, in Ngorongoro crater in July 2004. |
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