Pied Avocet

Conservation Status:

It is listed as Least Concern, with a large global population

Population Trends:

The species shows a generally stable to increasing trend, benefiting from wetland protection in parts of its range.

Population Size:

Estimated at several hundred thousand individuals

Family:

Recurvirostridae family

Location:

In Uganda

Habitat:

The Pied Avocet is an uncommon visitor, mainly found in shallow wetlands, lake shores, mudflats, and saline or alkaline waters, including areas around Lake Victoria and seasonal wetlands.

Migration Pattern:

The Pied Avocet is a migratory species.

Migration Distance:

Birds seen in Uganda are typically seasonal visitors from Europe and Asia, traveling thousands of kilometers, often over 3,000-6,000 km between breeding and non-breeding grounds.

About this Bird:

Elegance on the Water’s Edge

The Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is a graceful wader, instantly recognized by its black-and-white plumage and elegant upturned bill, which it sweeps through shallow water in search of food. It belongs to the Recurvirostridae family.

A Visitor of Quiet Waters

Elegant and precise, the Pied Avocet brings a touch of refinement to Uganda’s wetlands reminding us that these waters are part of a much larger, shared world of migratory life.

Pied Avocet

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About this Bird:

Elegance on the Water’s Edge

A Visitor of Quiet Waters

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