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Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Braunhals-Säbelschnäbler

The Avocet feeds by thrusting its bill underwater and swinging it side to side along the bottom to stir up aquatic insects. It will eat crustaceans and other aquatic animals and plantlife as well. Malheur County, Oregon, USA

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