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avocette élégante

Recurvirostra avosetta

Vulnerable

About

Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Recurvirostra avosetta (avocette élégante)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ソリハシセイタカシギ

Chinese 反嘴鴴〔斑反嘴長腳鷸〕

Spanish Avoceta común

French avocette élégante

German Säbelschnäbler

Portuguese alfaiate

Russian Шилоклювка

Arabic النكات

Thai นกปากงอน

Similar Species in Recurvirostra

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Avocette d'Amérique

Recurvirostra americana

Least Concern

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Avocette d'Australie

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of avocette élégante?

The scientific name of avocette élégante is Recurvirostra avosetta. It belongs to the genus Recurvirostra.

What is the conservation status of avocette élégante?

avocette élégante (Recurvirostra avosetta) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does avocette élégante live?

avocette élégante is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine.

What family does avocette élégante belong to?

avocette élégante (Recurvirostra avosetta) belongs to the genus Recurvirostra, which is part of the taxonomic family Recurvirostridae.

Is avocette élégante endangered?

Yes, avocette élégante (Recurvirostra avosetta) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does avocette élégante belong to?

avocette élégante (Recurvirostra avosetta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of avocette élégante?

The closest relatives of avocette élégante in the genus Recurvirostra include Avocette d'Amérique, Avocette d'Australie, Avocette des Andes.