Black-winged Stilt

Key information

The black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a widely distributed very long-legged wader in the avocet and stilt family (Recurvirostridae). The scientific name Himantopus comes from the Greek meaning "strap foot" or "thong foot". They have long pink legs, a long thin black bill and are blackish above and white below, with a white head and neck with a varying amount of black. Males have a black back, often with greenish gloss. Females' backs have a brown hue, contrasting with the black remiges

Length : 33–36 cm (13–14 in) long.

Wingspan:67-83cm

Weight :166–205 g 

Population : 450,000-780,000 individuals

Habitat: The breeding habitat of all these stilts is marshes, shallow lakes and ponds. Some populations are migratory and move to the ocean coasts in winter; those in warmer regions are generally resident or short-range vagrants.

Diet: insects and crustaceans.

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