The pied avocet inhabits lakes, ponds and marshes in plains and semi-desert areas. They also appear in rice paddies and fish ponds during migration. They can be found in many provinces in China and mainly feed on small invertebrates, such as small crustaceans, aquatic insects, insect larvae, worms and mollusks.

Here are some beautiful photos of a flying pied avocet taken by photographer Lin Ge in east China's Shandong Province.

For more photos taken by Lin Ge, check the links below:

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