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Two American Avocets Royalty Free Stock Photo

American avocets (*Recurvirostra americana*) chasing each other at the beach, galveston, Texas Royalty Free Stock Photo

Flamingos, avocets and common terns in National Park Albufera, Spain Royalty Free Stock Photo

Resting flamingos, avocets and common terns in National Park Albufera, Spain Royalty Free Stock Photo

A couple of Pied Avocets in Donana National Parks Guadalquivir region, Spain

Avocets in flight Royalty Free Stock Photo

A couple of avocets and a black-winged stilt, National Park Albufera, Spain Royalty Free Stock Photo

Pair of avocets Royalty Free Stock Photo

African Spoonbill chasing a group of Pied Avocets. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Pied Avocets with baby chick Royalty Free Stock Photo

Flamingos and avocets in National Park Albufera, Spain Royalty Free Stock Photo

A symmetrical pair of Pied Avocets or in latin Recurvirostra avosetta stands in the mid-distance, facing away from the camera while wading in the shallow, sun-dappled water of a lagoon in the Donana National Park area. Their striking, contrasting black and white plumage is clearly visible, particularly the black pattern on the mantle and wings. The long, slender, and distinctly up-curved black bills are prominently displayed, highlighting the unique tool they use to sweep through the brackish water for small invertebrates.