American Avocet
Species principle: Elegant Sifting
Sweep in arcs.
The right shape turns repeated work into grace.
American Avocets use long upcurved bills to sweep side to side through shallow water, filtering and catching small aquatic prey.
Animal Qualities
Sifting
Sweep in arcs.
Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.
2 species
Pied Avocet
Species principle: Sweep
Sweep the curve.
The right curve gathers what straight force would miss.
Pied Avocets use long upcurved bills to sweep side to side through shallow water and mud, catching small aquatic invertebrates.