Pied Avocet
| Scientific Name: |
Recurvirostra avosetta |
| Habitat: |
Shallows in fishponds, ricefields, and marshes |
| Birdwatch note: |
Rare migrant. Long uniquely upturned bill,
pied plumage, and bold black and white patterns on wings.
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| Recent records:
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1. One bird in Iwahig, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
on March 8, 1991.
2. One bird in Coastal lagoon, Paranaque on January 2007 (DENR-NCR
and WBCP)
3. One bird in Candaba Marsh, Pampanga on January 17, 2009
(Gerry de Villa) |
| Photo credit: |
Rey Sta. Ana,
www.flickr.com/photos/mantarey/sets/72157613267122263 |
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