Black-winged Stilt
Himantopus himantopus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="himantopus-himantopus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (avocets & stilts), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.8 cm and a weight of 215.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a slender 33–36 cm wader with extraordinarily long pink legs. Black wings contrast with white body and neck; long thin bill. Wingspan to 70 cm. Widespread across Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia. Inhabits shallow freshwater and brackish lagoons, salt pans, and flooded fields.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 44.8 cm | 17.6 in |
| वजन | 215.5 g | 7.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC,M. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 28-37 days.
अंडों की संख्या
3-6
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Himantopus |
| प्रजातियां | Himantopus himantopus |
Distribution
Black-winged Stilt has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Other species in the Recurvirostridae family