Avocets and Stilts
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Recurvirostridae
A family of fairly large wading birds. The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills. There are about 10 species worldwide with 2 in Britain.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Black-winged Stilt | Himantopus himantopus | A rare vagrant and occasional breeder |
| Pied Avocet | Recurvirostra avosetta | A resident breeding species |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain