american avocet distinctive wading bird found north america

navigate by keyword : american avocet distinctive wading bird found north america long thin upturned bill striking black white plumage breeding season head neck turn rusty orange color shallow wetlands salt pans mudflats feed small aquatic invertebrates unique feeding behavior sweeps back water catch prey migratory birds spending winters mexico southern united states returning grounds western canada

American Avocet, a distinctive wading bird found in North America. Royalty Free Stock Photo

American Avocet, a distinctive wading bird found in North America.

The American Avocet is a distinctive wading bird found in North America. It has a long, thin, upturned bill and striking black and white plumage. During breeding season, the Avocet's head and neck turn a rusty orange color. They are found in shallow wetlands, salt pans, and mudflats, where they feed on small aquatic invertebrates. The American Avocet is known for its unique feeding behavior, where it sweeps its bill back and forth through the water to catch prey. They are migratory birds, spending winters in Mexico and the southern United States before returning to their breeding grounds in the western United States and Canada.