avocet
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Definition
An avocet is a medium-sized wading bird with long, thin legs, a long, upcurved bill, and mainly white plumage with black markings on the wings and back. Avocets are known for their distinctive feeding behavior, sweeping their bills from side to side in water to catch small invertebrates.
Synonyms
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stiltbird
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upcurved bill bird
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wader
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shorebird
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aquatic bird