Himantopus mexicanus
"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."
Wetlands
Lat: 32.86, Long: -116.92
Spotted on Aug 2, 2012
Submitted on Aug 25, 2012
4 Comments
Thank you Rob. :)
This is a great one Liam!
Thanks Scott.
nice shots