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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Order
CHARADRIIFORMES
Family
Avocets and Stilts (Recurvirostridae)
Code 4
BNST
Code 6
HIMMEX
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Dagger
Eye Color:
Brown in juveniles; various intense shades of red in adults, generally less vivid in females; All, brownish next to pupil.
Head pattern:
Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
White
Nape Color:
Black
Throat Color:
White
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
36-39 cm (14-15.5 in)
Weight:
167 g (5.9 oz)
Size:
Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary:
White, Black
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Black
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swift direct flight with shallow wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
64-69 cm (25-27 in)
Wing Shape:
Long-Wings, Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Squared Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
White
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Pink
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X