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Black-winged Stilt — printable fact sheet
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Black-winged Stilt
Himantopus himantopus
The Black-winged Stilt is a striking wader known for its long, slender pink legs and contrasting black-and-white plumage. It inhabits shallow wetlands, marshes, and saline lakes across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. This bird feeds primarily on aquatic invertebrates, using…
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- Despite their delicate appearance, Black-winged Stilts aggressively defend their nests by mobbing predators and using distraction displays.
- Black-winged Stilts have some of the longest legs relative to body size of any bird species. They perform impressive aerial displays during courtship and are known for their loud, high-pitched calls. These birds can also travel long distances during migration, sometimes covering hundreds of kilometers.
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