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Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
33.7304, -96.7788
Field Notes
Description:
A striking black-and-white bird with very long, thin red legs, the Black-necked Stilt is found along the edges of shallow water in open country. This large shorebird has a black face, hind neck, and back with a white throat and underparts. It has a long, thin, straight black bill.
Habitat:
Second of three in a remote pond at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge: http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=21580
Notes:
The third one sounded the alarm and off they flew.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 4, 2013
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