Summary ²

The Red-necked Avocet (Recurvirostra novaehollandiae) also known as the Australian Avocet, Cobbler, Cobbler’s Awl, and Painted Lady, is a wader of the family Recurvirostridae that is endemic to Australia and is fairly common and widespread throughout, except for the north and north east coastal areas of the country. Closely related to the stilts, it shares their fragile slender elegance, however the deep red head and neck distinguish them. It appeared on a 13 cent postage stamp...

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• iNaturalistAU taxon page
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