White-backed Stilt
Himantopus melanurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="himantopus-melanurus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (säbelschnäbler und stelzenläufer), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a weight of 217.5 g.
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White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus) is a slender 35–38 cm wader of southern South America. Similar to Black-necked Stilt but with distinctive white back and rump contrasting with black wings. Long pink legs. Inhabits shallow freshwater lakes, flooded grassland, and saline lagoons in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 217,5 g | 7.67 oz |
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Recurvirostridae (Säbelschnäbler und Stelzenläufer) |
| Genus | Himantopus |
| Arten | Himantopus melanurus |
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