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Stilt, Avocet, Osytercatchers - in Belize


Black-Necked Stilt

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Black Necked Stilt
Black Necked Stilt - Elegant shorebird with exceptionally long legs. Walks gracefully on bright pink chopsticks. Black above, white below. Thin, black bill longer than the head. Forages solo or in groups on mudflats and in water as deep as their legs are long.
BELIZE HABITAT - Rice fields, lagoons, estuaries, shrimp farms.
Where can I find this bird in Belize?
Fairly common to locally very common winter visitor, August to May; a few nest at Crooked Tree and locally elsewehere in north.  Population has increased significantly in past 30 years, with proliferation of rice and shrimp farming.

American Avocet

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American Avocet
American Avocet - Distinctive large shorebird with a long, thin upturned bill and lean neck. Bold black-and-white wings prominent year-round. Adults in summer have buffy-orange wash on head. Frequents wetlands where it swings its head back-and-forth in shallow water to catch small invertebrates.
BELIZE HABITAT - Estuaries, shrimp farms.
Where can I find this bird in Belize?
Occasionally winter visitor, mostly near coast, early October to early April.

American Osytercatcher

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American Osytercatcher
Large, bulky, black-and-white shorebird with thick red bill. Exclusively coastal; favors beaches where it feeds on shellfish and other invertebrates. Gathers in flocks in migration and winter. Listen for loud, series of high-pitched, drawn-out whistles.
BELIZE HABITAT - Coastal sandy beaches.
Where can I find this bird in Belize?
Regular and local winter visitor, mid-July to mid-April.  Majority of records are from Dangriga; also recorded from Belize City and Caye Chapel.
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  • ABOUT BELIZE
    • Where is Belize?
    • Traveling to Belize >
      • International Flights & Airlines
      • What to Bring
      • How To Save Money
      • Arriving in Belize
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      • Getting to the Island
      • Belize Visas & Immigration
    • Best Time to Visit
    • Know Before You Go
    • Is Belize Safe?
    • Belize by the Month
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    • Belize Maps
    • Belize History
    • Ambergris Caye
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    • The Neighborhood
    • Blog - Trent Turley
    • Blog - 2 Boys in Belize
    • Emergency Services
    • FAQ
  • ACCOMMODATIONS
    • COVID-19 Update
    • Room Rates
    • Reservation Info.
    • Seasonal Specials
  • ADVENTURES
    • Where to Eat
    • Things to Do
    • Diving >
      • Diving in Belize
      • Diving Vacations
      • Diving Blue Hole
      • Diving Turneffe Atoll
      • Diving Barrier Reef
      • Diving Basil Johnes
      • Night Diving
    • Snorkeling >
      • Snorkel in Belize
      • Snorkeling Vacations
      • Hol Chan Marine
      • Shark Ray Alley
      • Mexico Rocks & Tres Cocos
      • Coral Gardens
      • Blue Hole Snorkeling
      • Bachalar Chico Marine
    • Fishing >
      • Fishing in Belize
      • Fishing Vacations
      • Deep Sea Fishing
      • Reef Fishing
      • Flat Fishing
      • Night Fishing
      • Robles Fishing, Snorkel & Beach BBQ
      • Fishing Charters
    • Sailing >
      • Sailing in Belize
      • Sailing Vacations
      • Day Sail to Caye Caulker
      • Manatee Watch Snorkel Goff Caye
      • Sail Around the Island
      • Sunset Sail
      • Sunset Houseboat
      • Sunset Dinner Cruise
      • Sunset Houseboat-Tapas
      • Island Hopping
      • Private Catamaran Charters
    • Jungle >
      • Jungles in Belize
      • Jungle Vacations
      • Bird Watching
      • Birds of Belize
      • Belize Annual Bird Festival
      • Zip Lining
      • Jungle Trek
      • Antelope Falls Rappelling
      • ATV Jungle Bikes
      • Horseback Riding
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      • Baboon Santuary
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      • ATM Cave
      • Black Hole Cave Rappelling
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      • Cave Canoeing
      • Cave Waterfall Rappellilng
      • Cave Kayaking
      • Lost World Expedition
      • River Cave Expedition
      • 7 Miles of Caves
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      • Cahal Pech Ruins
      • Caracol Ruins
      • Cerros Maya Ruins
      • Lamanai Mayan Ruins
      • Lubaantun Site
      • Nim Li Punit Ruins
      • Santa Rita Mayan Ruins
      • Tikal (Guatamala)
      • Xunantunich
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