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Recurvirostridae
bird family
- Related Topics:
- avocet
- stilt
- ibisbill
- American avocet
- Andean avocet
Recurvirostridae, bird family (order Charadriiformes) composed of seven species of moderately large (29–48 cm [11–19 inches] ) wading birds characterized by extremely long legs, a relatively small head, and a long, slender bill. Better-known members of the family include the avocet, ibisbill, and stilt (qq.v.).