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Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

Description:

"Large shorebird with sharply contrasting black upperparts and white underparts. Long, thin, upcurved bill. Red eyes with white eye-rings, and white patch above. Legs are extremely long and red-pink. Feeds on insects, fish, worms, small crustaceans and seeds. Swift direct flight."

Habitat:

Wetlands


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4 Comments

Liam
Liam 9 months ago

Thank you Rob. :)

RobBielawski
RobBielawski 9 months ago

This is a great one Liam!

Liam
Liam 9 months ago

Thanks Scott.

ScottHarte
ScottHarte 9 months ago

nice shots

California, USA

Lat: 32.86, Long: -116.92

Spotted on Aug 2, 2012
Submitted on Aug 25, 2012

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