Red-necked Avocet | Kids Heavy Cotton™ Tee Color:Heliconia sometimes even darting in mid-air

sometimes even darting in mid-air to catch an unsuspecting meal

noise disturbance and reduced prey availability

this ground-dwelling bird looks like it’s constantly on a mission to make a bold statement

and isn’t shy about chasing off much smaller birds from flowering trees

and organisations like Australian Wildlife Conservancy help protect the landscapes that support Australia’s unique arid-zone wildlife

Red-necked Avocet | Kids Heavy Cotton™ Tee Color:Heliconia sometimes even darting in mid-airThe red necked avocet is one of Australias most elegant wading birds, with long blue grey legs, a fine upturned bill and a soft cinnamon wash through its neck during breeding season. Found in shallow wetlands and salt lakes, it sweeps its slender bill side to side through the water to catch tiny crustaceans and insects. These birds rely on healthy wetlands that can come and go with rainfall, and organisations like Wetlands International work to