Black Stilt
Himantopus novaezelandiae
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
Black Stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae) is a slender 37–40 cm wader endemic to New Zealand's South Island. Entirely jet-black plumage; long pink-red legs; thin bill. Critically Endangered; only ~100–150 wild birds survive in the upper Waitaki basin braided riverbeds. Intensive captive rearing, predator control, and wetland management ongoing.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 48.4 cm | 19.1 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 207.5 g | 7.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 41-55 days.
จำนวนไข่
3-6
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Himantopus |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Himantopus novaezelandiae |
Distribution
Black Stilt has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Recurvirostridae family