Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="himantopus-mexicanus"></birdfyi-bird>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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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 体重 | 173.0 g | 6.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-27 days. Fledging: 27-31 days.
产卵数
1-7
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Recurvirostridae (Avocets & Stilts) |
| Genus | Himantopus |
| 物种 | Himantopus mexicanus |
Distribution
Black-necked Stilt has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Recurvirostridae family