Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
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Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is a slender 35–39 cm wader of the Americas. Bold black and white plumage; very long bright pink legs. Inhabits shallow freshwater and brackish ponds, salt pans, and coastal marshes from the western USA south to Brazil and Peru. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 173.0 g | 6.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
Clutch Size
1-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Himantopus |
| Species | Himantopus mexicanus |
Distribution
Black-necked Stilt has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Recurvirostridae family