UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Recurvirostridae

Black-winged Stilt

Himantopus himantopus

UCIOC 1994

Black-winged Stilt

Himantopus himantopus

Charadriiformes · Recurvirostridae

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus).

ATK111

DEF71

XC707028 · Sonothèque ADVL · CC0 1.0

1940 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 35 cm
Body Mass: 176.8 g
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 111

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 111).

DEF 71

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 71).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Sonothèque ADVL · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & Africa & Oriental: coastal and inland Southern to East-central Europe & Sal (Northeastern Cape Verde Is. & Southern Macaronesia & Western of Northwestern Africa); Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa & Socotra & and coastal Madagascar; through Southwestern Russia & Kazakhstan and Mongolia to Southeastern Russia & Northeastern & Eastern China & locally Honshu and Shikoku (South-central Japan) & Taiwan & Semirara (East-central Philippines) & Southern to Northern Middle East & Indian subcontinent to Sri Lanka & Malay Pen. & Vietnam & Northern Sumatra and Western Java Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Himantopus himantopus

Which family does it belong to?

Stilts, Avocets (Recurvirostridae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & Africa & Oriental: coastal and inland Southern to East-central Europe & Sal (Northeastern Cape Verde Is. & Southern Macaronesia & Western of Northwestern Africa); Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa & Socotra & and coastal Madagascar; through Southwestern Russia & Kazakhstan and Mongolia to Southeastern Russia & Northeastern & Eastern China & locally Honshu and Shikoku (South-central Japan) & Taiwan & Semirara (East-central Philippines) & Southern to Northern Middle East & Indian subcontinent to Sri Lanka & Malay Pen. & Vietnam & Northern Sumatra and Western Java