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Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

Not Evaluated
Berat
173,0 g
Famili
Recurvirostridae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is a bird species in the family Recurvirostridae (avocets & stilts), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a weight of 173 g.

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Tentang

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
Berat 173,0 g 6.10 oz

Habitat & Range

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-7

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts)
Genus Himantopus
Spesies Himantopus mexicanus

Distribution

Black-necked Stilt has been recorded in 9 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How does the Black-necked Stilt nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
How big is the Black-necked Stilt?
The Black-necked Stilt has a weight of 173.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-necked Stilt belong to?
The Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae.

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