Black-necked Stilt
Adult (Black-necked)
Tall and lanky shorebird with a delicate-looking body. Black above and white below with pink legs.
© Dorian Anderson | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, January 21, 2017Adult (White-backed)
Lanky, delicate looking shorebird. Individuals in South America (White-backed) have a white collar across upper back that North American birds lack.
© Luke Seitz | Macaulay LibraryValparaíso, October 22, 2011Adult (Black-necked)
Forages in shallow water wetlands, picking the surface for small aquatic invertebrates and flies.
© Benjamin Clock | Macaulay LibraryLouisiana, June 16, 2010Not all videos have soundAdult (Hawaiian)
Resident individuals on the Hawaiian Islands have more black on the forehead and cheeks than individuals breeding in North America.
© Sharif Uddin | Macaulay LibraryHawaii, March 11, 2017Adult (Black-necked)
In flight, its long pink legs stick out far beyond the tail. Note black wings and a white V on the back.
© Christian Fernandez | Macaulay LibraryTexas, July 23, 2017Juvenile (Black-necked)
Juveniles look similar to adults but are slightly browner with faint scalloping on the back and paler pink legs.
© Kevin Dailey | Macaulay LibraryFlorida, July 02, 2017Adult (Black-necked)
Tall and slender shorebird with pink legs and a thin black bill.
© Joshua Vandermeulen | Macaulay LibraryOntario, April 15, 2017Adult (Black-necked)
Found in shallow wetlands gracefully foraging for aquatic invertebrates. Note dainty appearance and pink legs.
© Elijah Sands | Macaulay LibrarySouth Andros and Mangrove Cay, March 24, 2017Adult (Black-necked)
Nests on the ground on matted vegetation, on small mounds above the water, or on floating mats of vegetation.
© Steve Calver | Macaulay LibrarySouth Carolina, June 13, 2017Adult
Found in shallow water wetlands often foraging with other Black-necked Stilts.
© Michael Tromp | Macaulay LibraryAruba, May 21, 2017