American Avocet

The American Avocet takes elegance to a new level. This long-legged wader glides through shallow waters swishing its slender, upturned bill from side to side to catch aquatic invertebrates. 

It dons a sophisticated look for summer with a black-and-white body and a rusty head and neck. "Elegance in a palette of toasted marshmallow". ( Allanah Vokes )

During the winter the head and neck turn a grayish white, but the bird loses none of its elegance as it forages along coastal waters or rests while standing on one leg.

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