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Black-winged stilt
Himantopus himantopus
37.0456, -7.76369
Field Notes
Description:
Unmistakable bird with black and white plumage and ridiculously long, red legs. Adult has black wings and mantle and white underparts; head shows variable amounts of black. Bill long, needle-like and dark. In flight, shows white on rump and lower back and long, trailing legs.
Habitat:
Favours coastal lagoons and shallow lakes, often where water is brackish; frequently nests besides saltpans. Locally common and widespread summer visitor to suitable habitats, a few overwinter.
Notes:
Also called common stilt or pied stilt.
Reference Links:
Black-winged Stilt
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 21, 2012
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