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North America
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
About this species
Bird-watchers in North America often spot the American Avocet in wetland settings. This Recurvirostridae species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
The American Avocet is part of the order Charadriiformes and the Recurvirostridae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Recurvirostridae family and Charadriiformes order.