Recurvirostridae
Recurvirostridae (avocets, stilts; class Aves, order Charadriiformes) A family of long-legged wading birds with long bills that fly strongly and some of which swim well. Most live near water and in many species the feet are webbed, at least partly. The plumage is usually black and white, and more or less similar in males and females. The birds feed on invertebrates, fish, frogs, and some plant material. Some authorities place the family in the order Charadriiformes, others in Scolopacidae. There are 13 species found in most parts of the world except in high northern latitudes.
More From encyclopedia.com
Plover , Plovers
Plovers are shore birds in the family Charadriidae, order Charadriiformes. Plovers have short, straight bills, with a small swelling towards… Jacana , Jacanas
Jacanas are eight species of distinctive birds that inhabit the marshy edges of ponds, lakes, rivers, and swamps, and that make up the family… Penelopinae , Chachalacas
Chachalacas, curassows, and guans are 44 species of birds that make up the family Cracidae. These birds are in the order Galliformes, whi… cotinga , Cotingas
Cotingas are a highly diverse group of birds that make up the family Cotingidae. Species of cotingas occur widely in tropical forests of Sou… Quails , Quail
Quail are relatively small species of fowl that have traditionally been included in the family Phasianidae, which also includes pheasants, part… Skuas , Skuas
Skuas comprise five species of sea birds in the family Stercorariidae, order Charadriiformes. Some taxonomists include skuas in the Laridae fam…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Recurvirostridae