. The bird book : illustrating in natural colors more than seven hundred North American birds; also several hundred photographs of their nests and eggs . 138 SHORE BIRDS AVOCETS and STILTS. Family RECURVIROSTRID^ 225. Avocet. Recurvirostra americana. Range.—Western North America, breedingnorth to Northwest Territory. The Avocet can be known from any other birdby its up-curved bill, light plumage, webbed feetand large size (length about 17 inches). Thesewaders are quite numerous in suitable localities.

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