American Avocet
American Avocet (<em>Recurvirostra americana</em>) is a species of Stilts, Avocets (<em>Recurvirostridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a species of Stilts, Avocets (Recurvirostridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Recurvirostra; binomial: Recurvirostra americana; authority: Gmelin, JF, 1789.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America. Non-breeding range: s, se USA to s Mexico.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
