Pied Avocet
Pied Avocet - (Recurvirostra avosetta) is a large black and white wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae. The Pied Avocet is a striking white wader with bold black markings. Adults have white plumage except for a black cap and black patches in the wings and on the back. They have long, upturned bills and long, bluish legs. These birds forage in shallow brackish water or on mud flats, often scything their bills from side to side in water (a feeding technique that is unique to the avocets[5]). They mainly eat crustaceans and insects.
Their breeding habitat is shallow lakes with brackish water and exposed bare mud.
Read MoreTheir breeding habitat is shallow lakes with brackish water and exposed bare mud.
