Avocet

/ˈævəset/

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Pro Tip 1/3

Avocets belong to the wader family, living near water.

We learned about waders like avocets in biology class.

Pro Tip 2/3

Use 'avocet' when describing birds near shores or wetlands.

The marshland was home to a flock of avocets.

Pro Tip 3/3

Mention 'avocet' when talking about birds with thin, upcurved bills.

The bird's long, upcurved bill identified it as an avocet.

BirdWader

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