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Black-necked Stilt

 

Himantopus mexicanus

 

The Black-necked Stilt is a locally abundant shorebird of American wetlands and coastlines. Adults have long pink legs and a long thin black bill. They are white below and have black wings and backs. The tail is white with some grey banding. A continuous area of black extends from the back along the hindneck to the head.

 

Fun Fact
They have the second-longest legs in proportion to their bodies of any bird, exceeded only by flamingos.