Avocet

usgb/ˈævəset/
noun

A type of bird with long legs and a curved bill.

An avocet was spotted by the lake yesterday.
Visual representation of "avocet" - A type of bird with long legs and a curved bill.

Often appears as...

  • american avocet
  • pied avocet
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Bird Family

Avocets belong to the wader family, living near water.

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We learned about waders like avocets in biology class.
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Habitat Specific

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

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The marshland was home to a flock of avocets.
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Distinctive Features

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

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