Aug 28, 2023
Morning reflection by Georgie Alexon Via Flickr: This photograph of an American Avocet was taken just outside of Calgary, Alberta, Canada Females are similar in appearance to males but with a shorter and more upwardly-curved bill, male bills are longer and straighter. They are the only avocet with distinct breeding and non-breeding plumages. During the breeding season, the feathers turn a rusty orange color, but in the winter, they are grayish white. I believe this is a male but please correct me if I am wrong. -Recurvirostra americana