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Now in breeding plumage showing rich cinnamon color to the head and neck. They usually forage by scything, sweeping their upcurved bill from side to side in the shallow water. However as seen here, they also find food on the bottom by dipping their whole head under the water. Females have the bill more abruptly upturned than males.
Location
Heron's Head Park, San Francisco, California, USA
Date taken
01 March 2021
Scientific name
Recurvirostra americana
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
A fabulous video of this feeding avocet, Joseph.
 
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That's a superb video Joe, really catching their unique action.

Many thanks for showing it to us my friend.
 

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