Pied Avocet

Recurvirostra avosetta

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Recurvirostridae

About

The pied avocet is a species of wader in the Recurvirostridae family, the only member of the genus Recurvirostra found in Europe.

Fun Fact

Pied avocets sweep their upturned bills side to side through shallow water to filter out tiny crustaceans — a feeding style so distinctive it's called 'scything.'

Quick Facts

Habitat

Shallow lagoons and salt pans

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

10-15 years

Threats

Human-Wildlife Conflict
Habitat Loss

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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