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Recurvirostra avosetta
Striking black and white bird. Long black long and long black bill which curves upwards. Black cap extending down the neck. Appears completely white underneath in flight, except for two black triangles on the wing ends.
Spotted on salt flats.
Photographed in the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The aerial displays were to warn off other birds as the avocets had a lot of young feeding at the water's edge.
Spotted on Jun 3, 2012
Submitted on Jun 11, 2012
4 Comments
Obrigado, António! They are beautiful birds to watch. :)
Perfect Dangermouse,great spotting,beautiful bird and first class photos,congratulations
Thanks, Sachin Zaveri. These avocets where the most active I have ever seen, perhaps due to the presence of young.
Lovely series with all different poses,