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Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
The Red-necked Avocet is mostly white with reddish-brown head and neck. It has white eye-ring and a long black bill that curves upwards. There are two black streaks along the back. The wings are white, with black wing bars and tips. The legs are long and pale grey. Males and females look alike but the males have a more curved bill.
Salt marsh
Food: aquatic insects, crustaceans and seeds. It wades in shallow water, sweeping its bill back and forth under the surface to catch food. Breeding: breeds in colonies. The nest is a shallow scrape lined with water plants.
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Wow....what a crowdy frame...!
Congrats Mac!
Congratulations on SOTW!!!!! Incredible shot and very well-deserved :)
Congratulations on your SOTW !!!
Congratulations!
Great spotting... Congratulation..
Congratulations on SOTW! I love this photo.
Congratulations Mac!
Congrats!
Congrats Mac, this amazing photo has been chosen as Spotting of the Week!
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Super scene Mac.
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Terrific spotting!
Thanks arlanda & Daniele
I wanna see!
Thanks Leanne
Beautiful Mac!
Unreal!
Fantastic image Mac!
Impressive picture