🌿Native Nature

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Recurvirostridae ›Genus: Recurvirostra

About

The American avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae. This avocet spends much of its time foraging in shallow water or on mud flats, often sweeping its bill from side to side in water as it seeks its crustacean and insect prey....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Avocet?
The scientific name of American Avocet is Recurvirostra americana.
What kingdom does American Avocet belong to?
American Avocet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Avocet belong to?
American Avocet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Avocet belong to?
American Avocet belongs to the class Aves.
What order does American Avocet belong to?
American Avocet belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does American Avocet belong to?
American Avocet belongs to the family Recurvirostridae.
What genus does American Avocet belong to?
American Avocet belongs to the genus Recurvirostra.