Avocets

/ˈævəsɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of avocet; multiple long-legged wading birds with distinctive upturned bills.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'avocet' by adding the standard '-s' ending.

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Avocets were nearly hunted to extinction in Britain and are now considered a conservation success story, making a comeback that changed how we protect endangered species.

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