Pied Avocet
A species of Avocets Scientific name : Recurvirostra avosetta Genus : Avocets
Pied Avocet, A species of Avocets
Botanical name: Recurvirostra avosetta
Genus: Avocets
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Description
The pied Avocet's long, upturned bill, striking black and white feathers, and elegant neck make it stand out in any wetland habitat. It is also an important species for preserving wetlands as it indicates a healthy ecosystem. During courtship, the Pied Avocet wows with synchronized group movements that add to its already impressive beauty. When in flight, its bill is held horizontally and its neck extended making it a graceful sight to behold. 
Size
45 cm
Colors
Black
White
Life Expectancy
25 years
Feeding Habits
Pied Avocet forage in shallow waters, commonly using a side-to-side scything bill technique. Their diet primarily consists of crustaceans and insects.
Habitat
Pied Avocet typically inhabit environments such as shallow brackish lakes, lagoons, and estuaries, characterized by exposed mudflats and sparse vegetation. These birds are found in flat, open areas and are known to breed up to altitudes of 3000 meters, as seen in regions like Afghanistan. During the non-breeding season, they may also frequent tidal flats with muddy conditions and are occasionally observed on freshwater bodies and agricultural lands, including rice fields.
Dite type
Aquatic invertebrate eater
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Behavior
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). They mainly eat crustaceans and insects. Their breeding habitat is shallow lakes with brackish water and exposed bare mud. They nest on open ground, often in small groups, sometimes with other waders. 3–5 eggs are laid in a lined scrape or on a mound of vegetation.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Stilts and avocets Genus
Avocets Species
Pied Avocet 
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