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Recurvirostra avosetta
Coastal marshes
Yes, its sweeps its bill from side to side on or just below the surface of the water to collect microscopic food items. Some time I will try to get a video of one feeding.
What a lovely bird. I imagine its beak is that shape for a reason?
Lat: 39.62, Long: -0.25
Spotted on May 2, 2012 Submitted on Aug 4, 2012
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Yes, its sweeps its bill from side to side on or just below the surface of the water to collect microscopic food items. Some time I will try to get a video of one feeding.
What a lovely bird. I imagine its beak is that shape for a reason?