Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
The Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a widely distributed shorebird. They occupy marshes, shallow lakes, and ponds, and some populations migrate to ocean coasts in the winter. As they pick up their food from sand or water, the Black-Winged Stilt mostly consumes insects and crustaceans. The species is characterized by their long pink legs, long and thin black bill, and white and black head and neck. Adult males have a black back with a greenish gloss, and adult females’ backs are brown with contrasting black feathers.
The Black-Winged Stilt has a wingspan in the range of 28”-32.7” (71-83 cm) and total weight of .33-.44 lb (.15-.2 kg). The body of the Black-Winged Stilt has an overall length between 13”-15.75” (33-40 cm), body width of 3.3”-4.1” (8.5-10.5 cm), and standing height of roughly 15.75”-19.1” (40-48.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Black-Winged Stilt is between 10-20 years.
The Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a widely distributed shorebird. They occupy marshes, shallow lakes, and ponds, and some populations migrate to ocean coasts in the winter. As they pick up their food from sand or water, the Black-Winged Stilt mostly consumes insects and crustaceans. The species is characterized by their long pink legs, long and thin black bill, and white and black head and neck. Adult males have a black back with a greenish gloss, and adult females’ backs are brown with contrasting black feathers.
The Black-Winged Stilt has a wingspan in the range of 28”-32.7” (71-83 cm) and total weight of .33-.44 lb (.15-.2 kg). The body of the Black-Winged Stilt has an overall length between 13”-15.75” (33-40 cm), body width of 3.3”-4.1” (8.5-10.5 cm), and standing height of roughly 15.75”-19.1” (40-48.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Black-Winged Stilt is between 10-20 years.
