Hawaiian stilt

Description:

Among birds, Hawaiian Stilts have some of the longest legs in the world. They differ from the Black-necked Stilt in that they have more black on their necks and face. Additionally their bill and tail are longer.

Habitat:

The large majority of the population is located on Maui, O'ahu and Kaua'i. Hawaiian Stilts are most often seen in wetlands, however this particular one was spotted in a canal.

Notes:

Although the Black-necked Stilt population is listed as secure, the Hawaiian subspecies is listed as imperiled. I was lucky enough to briefly stumble upon this bird while walking by the canal.