This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The American avocet, aka blue shanks, can be found in North America, Mexico, Central America, and the northern part of South America. They like shallow fresh and saltwater habitats with mudflats, and marshes. These critters also like wetlands, islands, and tidal flats. Due to their wide distribution and stable numbers, […]

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