Andean Avocet

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Andean Avocet (<em>Recurvirostra andina</em>) is a species of Stilts, Avocets (<em>Recurvirostridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) is a species of Stilts, Avocets (Recurvirostridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Recurvirostra; binomial: Recurvirostra andina; authority: Philippi & Landbeck, 1861.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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