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American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Least Concern

About

The American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a species in the genus Recurvirostra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Recurvirostra americana (American Avocet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカソリハシセイタカシギ

Chinese 紅胸反嘴鴴

Spanish Avoceta americana

French Avocette d'Amérique

German Braunhals-Säbelschnäbler

Portuguese alfaiate-de-pescoço-pardo

Russian Американская шилоклювка

Similar Species in Recurvirostra

Recurvirostra avosetta

Vulnerable

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Red-necked Avocet

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Avocet?

The scientific name of American Avocet is Recurvirostra americana. It belongs to the genus Recurvirostra.

What is the conservation status of American Avocet?

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Avocet live?

American Avocet is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does American Avocet belong to?

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) belongs to the genus Recurvirostra, which is part of the taxonomic family Recurvirostridae.

Is American Avocet endangered?

No, American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Avocet belong to?

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of American Avocet?

The closest relatives of American Avocet in the genus Recurvirostra include Andean Avocet, Pied Avocet, Red-necked Avocet.