American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)
January 1, 2013
This large, striking shorebird with long bluish-gray legs, a long recurved bill, and a black-and-white chevron pattern on its back and wings is one of four Avocet species in the world, the only one with distinct breeding and non-breeding plumages -- its grayish-white head and neck feathers become cinnamon in early spring as birds begin to form pairs and migrate to breeding areas.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2013 |
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Title | American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) |
DOI | 10.2173/bna.275 |
Authors | Joshua T. Ackerman, C. Alex Hartman, Mark P. Herzog, John Y. Takekawa, Julie A. Robinson, Lewis W. Oring, Joseph P. Skorupa, Ruth Boettcher |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
Index ID | 70104301 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Western Ecological Research Center |