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American Avocet
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Shallow ponds, salt flats.
Diet: Invertebrates.
Best time to spot: Sweeps upturned bill.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
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