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Recurvirostra avosetta
Easily recognised by its black and white plumage, long legs and long, upcurved bill, which is swept from side-to-side through shallow water when feeding. Toes are webbed, which aids walking on oozing substrate and facilitates swimming.
Associated with shallow, coastal lagoons, saltpans and estuaries. Breeds in loose colonies and scattered breeding sites across the Mediterranean region wherever suitable habitats occur.
Also called pied avocet.
Spotted on Feb 26, 2012
Submitted on Mar 21, 2012
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