Avocets and Stilts
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Recurvirostridae
Recurvirostridae is a family of large wading birds, which includes the avocets and the stilts. The avocets have long legs and long up-curved bills. The stilts have extremely long legs and long, thin, straight bills.
| Name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Black-necked Stilt | Himantopus mexicanus | Trinidad only |
| American Avocet | Recurvirostra americana | Trinidad only; Rare/Accidental |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Trinidad And Tobago