American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)

A flock of variable size can be found most of the year at Pea Island NWR on the NC Outer Banks. Away from Pea Island, avocets are rare in NC.
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)
Mono Lake, CA
16 July 2007

Note the strongly upwardly curved bill.

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)
Mono Lake, CA
16 July 2007

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) American Avocets (Recurvirostra americana)
Pea Island NWR, Dare Co., NC
7 Nov 2008

Avocets in winter plumage lack the rusty colors on their heads and necks.

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) American Avocets (Recurvirostra americana)
Pea Island NWR, Dare Co., NC
7 Nov 2008
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) American Avocets (Recurvirostra americana)
Pea Island NWR, Dare Co., NC
7 Nov 2008
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) American Avocets (Recurvirostra americana)
Pea Island NWR, Dare Co., NC
7 Nov 2008

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