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Recurvirostra Collection

At the break of dawn in Etosha National Park, a graceful Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) can be seen delicately feeding in the shallow waters

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) feeding in shallow water at dawn, Etosha National Park

Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) feeding in shallow water at dawn, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Foot avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and greater flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus

Foot avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and greater flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus
FLO4597818 Foot avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and greater flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Pardinel after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: American avocet, Recurvirostra americana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

American avocet, Recurvirostra americana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO5005704 American avocet, Recurvirostra americana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany, McMillan

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), adult in breeding plumage foraging by sweeping

American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), adult in breeding plumage foraging by sweeping its bill from side to side through shallow water, Orange County, California, USA, April

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) adult parent and chick together. Suffolk, UK. June

Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) adult parent and chick together. Suffolk, UK. June

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: American avocets (Recurvirostra americana) two during aggressive (territorial) encounter

American avocets (Recurvirostra americana) two during aggressive (territorial) encounter, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, USA, May

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Waterfowl at dawn with mist, including Great blue heron (Ardea herodias herodias)

Waterfowl at dawn with mist, including Great blue heron (Ardea herodias herodias), American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata), Xochimilco wetlands, Mexico City

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Waterfowl at dawn with mist, including Great blue heron (Ardea herodias herodias)

Waterfowl at dawn with mist, including Great blue heron (Ardea herodias herodias), American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata), Xochimilco wetlands, Mexico City

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Avocet - female gathering its chick under its wings - Germany Date: 31-05-2019

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Avocet - chick in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - adult bird flapping its wings - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - adult bird flapping its wings - Germany Date: 28-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 27-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

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Avocet - pair in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and ruff

Pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and ruff, Philomachus pugnax. Handcoloured engraving by widow Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: American avocet, Recurvirostra americana

American avocet, Recurvirostra americana. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Bearded bellbird, Procnias averano, and American

Bearded bellbird, Procnias averano, and American avocet, Recurvirostra americana. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Blue Dawn

Blue Dawn
Fabio Ferretto

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) standing, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) standing, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Texel

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) chick hiding underneath parent, Texel, Noord-Holland

Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) chick hiding underneath parent, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, The Netherlands

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Great / Eastern White / Rosy Pelican - in flight with a flock of Avocets

Great / Eastern White / Rosy Pelican - in flight with a flock of Avocets (Recurvirostra sp.) in the background (Pelecanus onocrotalus). Liuwa plains pools, Zambia

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Avocet (Morris)

Avocet (Morris)
(Recurvirostra avocetta) Date: 1851

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Red-necked Avocet and Pied Stilt Poaka

Red-necked Avocet and Pied Stilt Poaka
Red-necked Avocet, Recurvirostra novaehollandiae. Pied Stilt Poaka, Himantopus leucocephalus. Black Stilt Kaki, Himantopus novazelandiae

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Black-winged stilt, Himantopus himantopus

Black-winged stilt, Himantopus himantopus, and pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: 2603397; out of copyright

2603397; out of copyright

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Picture No. 11091971

Picture No. 11091971
Avocet feeding in coastal pool in early morning mist with reflection April Date:

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: American Avocets, Recurvirostra americana, Welder flats, Texas

American Avocets, Recurvirostra americana, Welder flats, Texas

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Picture No. 10883911
Avocet - Feeding (Recurvirostra avocetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10853720
Avocet - lowering itself onto nest (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10849214
Avocet - flock in flight (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10892431
American Avocet - in flight (Recurvirostra americana) Date:

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Picture No. 10892430
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) Date:

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Picture No. 10892429
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) Date:

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Picture No. 10900319
Avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10900322
Avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10900320
Avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10900346
Avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

Background imageRecurvirostra Collection: Picture No. 10886289

Picture No. 10886289
Avocets - mobbing Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886281
Avocet feeding (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886280
Avocet feeding (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10885857
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) Date:



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At the break of dawn in Etosha National Park, a graceful Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) can be seen delicately feeding in the shallow waters. With its distinctive upturned bill and striking black and white plumage, this bird is a true marvel to behold. Moving swiftly through the water, it effortlessly sweeps its slender bill from side to side, searching for small aquatic creatures to feast upon. The American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), adorned in its vibrant breeding plumage, also partakes in this sweeping technique as it forages for sustenance. In Suffolk, UK during June, an adult Pied avocet proudly guides its precious chick through their watery habitat. This heartwarming scene showcases the strong bond between parent and offspring within the Recurvirostra family. These captivating images capture just a glimpse of the fascinating world of recurvirostas - their elegance, adaptability, and dedication to nurturing their young. Whether it's witnessing them feed at dawn or observing their intricate foraging techniques, these birds never fail to leave us awe-inspired by nature's wonders.