Pied Stilt
Himantopus leucocephalus
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Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) is a slender 33–37 cm wader of Australasia. Black and white with very long pink legs; thin black bill. Inhabits freshwater wetlands, estuaries, and coastal lagoons across Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Common and familiar. Aggressive defender of nest; performs broken-wing distraction display.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 173.0 g | 6.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC,CP. Incubation: 23-26 days. Fledging: 28-38 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Himantopus |
| Species | Himantopus leucocephalus |
Distribution
Pied Stilt has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Recurvirostridae family