About the Andean Avocet
The Andean avocet is a large wader in the avocet and stilt bird family, Recurvirostridae. It is resident in the Andes, breeding above 3500 m in northwestern Argentina, western Bolivia, northern Chile and southern Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Stilts and Avocets (Recurvirostridae) |
| Species | Recurvirostra andina |
| Species Codes | andavo1, ANAV |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andean Avocet belong to?
The Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) belongs to the Stilts and Avocets family (Recurvirostridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Andean Avocet?
The Andean avocet is a large wader in the avocet and stilt bird family, Recurvirostridae. It is resident in the Andes, breeding above 3500 m in northwestern Argentina, western Bolivia, northern Chile and southern Peru....
Where can I report a Andean Avocet sighting?
You can log sightings of Andean Avocet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andavo1, or on iNaturalist.
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