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Black-winged stilts (juveniles)

Himantopus himantopus

Photo by Dangermouse
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Field Notes

Description:

Group of juvenile black-winged stilts on salt flats.

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Black-winged Stilt

Species ID Suggestions

Black-Winged Stilt

Himantopus himantopus

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Comments (2)
Dangermouse
Thanks. :) First time I've seen juveniles, especially in a group together.
LauraMaria
I think you are spot on with black-winged stilt. The other bird I thought it could be is an avocet, but a quick google search told me that juveniles have a black cap on their head. Stilt it is!

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PublishedOctober 9, 2011

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