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Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Braunhals-Säbelschnäbler

As a long-legged shorebird, the American Avocet is characterized by a long, thin bill that curves upward. The bird has bluish-grey legs and feet; thus its colloquial name, "blue shanks". Malheur County, Oregon, USA

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