(Pied) Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) Alfaiate A resident species, Avocets are a typical wader and found in most brackish lagoons along the Portuguese coastline. (Pied) Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)Unmistakeable, with it's balack and white plumage, up-turned bill and blue legs. Tags: Waders