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.

  
 
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