Idaho Bird Conservation Partnership Meeting Notes

Approximately half of the global population of American Avocets breeds within the Intermountain West. They commonly nest on dikes, islands, or high spots near large saline lakes, manmade impoundments, ephemeral wetlands and playas, or marshes and lake/marsh complexes. Threats include loss or degradation of breeding habitats and water quality and selenium poisoning. This species responds well to nesting habitat management, especially placement of nesting islands within areas of shallow water.