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Black Necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

Description:

long pink legs and a long thin black bill. They are white below and have black wings and backs. The tail is white with some grey banding. A continuous area of black extends from the back along the hindneck to the head. There, it forms a cap covering the entire head from the top to just below eye-level, with the exception of the areas surrounding the bill and a small white spot above the eye

Habitat:

Bolsa Chica Wetlands

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HemaShah
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HemaShah

California, USA

Spotted on Jul 18, 2016
Submitted on Jul 18, 2016

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