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Hawaiian stilt
Himantopus mexicanus knudseni
21.3987, -157.741
Field Notes
Description:
Among birds, Hawaiian Stilts have some of the longest legs in the world. They differ from the Black-necked Stilt in that they have more black on their necks and face. Additionally their bill and tail are longer.
Habitat:
The large majority of the population is located on Maui, O'ahu and Kaua'i. Hawaiian Stilts are most often seen in wetlands, however this particular one was spotted in a canal.
Notes:
Although the Black-necked Stilt population is listed as secure, the Hawaiian subspecies is listed as imperiled.
I was lucky enough to briefly stumble upon this bird while walking by the canal.
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Hawaiian stilt
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PublishedApril 25, 2014
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