American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)
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American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)

General Description: American Avocets (Recurvirostra americana) long-legged shore birds with up-curved bills, red (chestnut) heads, and black and white bodies.

Favored Habitat: Shallow marshes and mudflats with barren islands for resting and breeding.
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)

Where to Find: Around Las Vegas, look for this species at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, the Pahranagat Valley, and the Overton Wildlife Management Area.

Comments: Summer breeders in our area.
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Avocets sleeping American Avocets sleeping in their favorite habitat: a barren island surrounded by shallow water.
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) with young American Avocet with young at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.
 
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