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Avosetta Collection

The avosetta, also known as the black-winged stilt, is a stunning bird that captivates with its elegance and grace. Picture No

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Picture No. 10886252
Avocet - feeding (Recurviostra avosetta ) Date:

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Foot avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and greater flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus

Foot avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and greater flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus
FLO4597818 Foot avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and greater flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Pardinel after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "

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Avocet - female gathering its chick under its wings - Germany Date: 31-05-2019

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Avocet - chick in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - adult bird flapping its wings - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 29-05-2019

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Avocet - adult bird flapping its wings - Germany Date: 28-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water - Germany Date: 27-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

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Avocet - pair in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

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Avocet - bird in shallow water at sunset - Germany Date: 25-05-2019

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and ruff

Pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and ruff, Philomachus pugnax. Handcoloured engraving by widow Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Blue Dawn

Blue Dawn
Fabio Ferretto

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) standing, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) standing, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Texel

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) chick hiding underneath parent, Texel, Noord-Holland

Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) chick hiding underneath parent, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, The Netherlands

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Black-winged stilt, Himantopus himantopus

Black-winged stilt, Himantopus himantopus, and pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

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Picture No. 11091971
Avocet feeding in coastal pool in early morning mist with reflection April Date:

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Picture No. 10853720
Avocet - lowering itself onto nest (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10849214
Avocet - flock in flight (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10900319
Avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10900322
Avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10900320
Avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10900346
Avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886289
Avocets - mobbing Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886281
Avocet feeding (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886280
Avocet feeding (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886255
Avocet - with young chick (Recurviostra avosetta ) Date:

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Picture No. 10886249
Avocet attacking Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) family crossing it's territory (Recurviostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886254
Avocet - resting (Recurviostra avosetta ) Date:

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Picture No. 10886245
Avocet attacking Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) crossing it's territory (Recurviostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886251
Avocet - in flight (Recurviostra avosetta ) Date:

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Picture No. 10886248
Avocet attacking Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) family crossing it's territory (Recurviostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886247
Avocet attacking Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) crossing it's territory (Recurviostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10886246
Avocet attacking Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) crossing it's territory (Recurviostra avosetta) Date:

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Picture No. 10855394
Kentish Plover - female (Recurvirostra avosetta) Date:

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Avocet with wings raised

Avocet with wings raised

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Two avocets fighting

Two avocets fighting

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Avocets group display

Avocets group display

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Breeding Avocet with wings raised, distraction display

Breeding Avocet with wings raised, distraction display

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Avocet pair at nest on Havergate Island, Suffolk, Taken by Eric Hosking, June 1950

Avocet pair at nest on Havergate Island, Suffolk, Taken by Eric Hosking, June 1950

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Avocet at nest with eggs on Havergate Island Suffolk -Taken by Eric Hosking 1950

Avocet at nest with eggs on Havergate Island Suffolk -Taken by Eric Hosking 1950

Background imageAvosetta Collection: Flying flock of Avocets - Havergate Marsh Suffolk

Flying flock of Avocets - Havergate Marsh Suffolk



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The avosetta, also known as the black-winged stilt, is a stunning bird that captivates with its elegance and grace. Picture No. 10886252 showcases this magnificent creature in all its glory, standing tall on long slender legs amidst a serene wetland habitat. With its distinct black and white plumage, the avosetta stands out against the backdrop of shimmering waters in Picture No. 13132639. Its slender beak curves gracefully upwards, perfectly adapted for probing into mudflats to find small aquatic creatures as seen in Picture No. 13132638. In Picture No. 13132637, we witness the avosetta's remarkable ability to balance effortlessly on one leg while tucking the other close to its body – a behavior often observed during rest or sleep. This image captures a moment of tranquility and serenity. Picture No. 13132636 reveals an intimate scene where two avosettas engage in an intricate courtship dance; their synchronized movements and delicate postures create a mesmerizing display of affection and connection. As depicted in Pictures No. 13132635 and 13132634, these birds are highly social creatures often found nesting together in large colonies called "heronries. " Their communal nature fosters cooperation among individuals for protection against predators and successful breeding. The avosetta's striking appearance extends beyond just aesthetics; it serves as camouflage too. In Picture No. 13132633, we see how their contrasting colors help them blend seamlessly into their surroundings when viewed from above – an adaptation that aids them in avoiding detection by potential threats. Pictures No. 13132632 through to 13132629 showcase various stages of the avosetta's life cycle: from fluffy chicks huddled under parental care to juveniles learning essential survival skills such as foraging techniques and flight maneuvers before they embark on independent journeys. Finally, Picture No.