Andean Avocet
Andean Avocet
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The Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) is a distinctive wading bird endemic to the high Andes of South America. It is characterized by its elegant black and white plumage, blue-grey legs, and uniquely upcurved bill, found in high-altitude saline lakes.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high Andes, from southern Peru and western Bolivia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina. Inhabits shallow, often saline or brackish, high-altitude lakes and lagoons.
How to spot
Look for its elegant black and white plumage and distinctively upcurved bill as it forages in the shallow, often glittering, waters of high-altitude lakes. They are typically seen in pairs or small flocks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the austral summer (November-March) when conditions are more favorable. Active during the day.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high Andes, from southern Peru and western Bolivia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina. Inhabits shallow, often saline or brackish, high-altitude lakes and lagoons.
How to spot
Look for its elegant black and white plumage and distinctively upcurved bill as it forages in the shallow, often glittering, waters of high-altitude lakes. They are typically seen in pairs or small flocks.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed during the austral summer (November-March) when conditions are more favorable. Active during the day.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This avocet is the only species of avocet found exclusively in high-altitude environments, adapting to the harsh conditions of the Andean puna grasslands and salt lakes.
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