Definition

1. Noun:
   • A long-legged, web-footed, black-and-white shorebird characterized by a slender, distinctively upward-curving bill. It is a wading bird commonly found in shallow wetlands and coastal areas.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We spotted an avocet feeding in the shallow lagoon.
  • The avocet uses its unique bill to sweep through the water to catch small invertebrates.

Advanced Usage

• "Avocet" in Ornithology: The term is used specifically in scientific and birdwatching contexts to refer to birds of the genus , named for their recurved (curved upward) bills.
  • The American avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a common sight in western wetlands.

Variants and Related Words

• Avosets: An alternative, though less common, plural form.
• Recurvirostridae: The family name for avocets and their close relatives, the stilts.

Synonyms

• Shorebird: A general term for birds that inhabit coastal and wetland shorelines.
• Wader: A bird that typically feeds while wading in shallow water.

Related Phrases

• Avocet's bill: A descriptive phrase highlighting the bird's most distinctive feature.
  • The avocet's bill is perfectly adapted for its feeding technique.

Related Idioms

• The word "avocet" is a specific zoological term and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.

Noun

1. long-legged web-footed black-and-white shorebird with slender upward-curving bill