C IUCN · NE · Not Evaluated Charadriiformes Recurvirostridae

Pied Stilt

Himantopus leucocephalus

CIOC 1995

Pied Stilt

Himantopus leucocephalus

Charadriiformes · Recurvirostridae

Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus).

ATK93

DEF59

XC819513 · Untung Sarmawi · CC0 1.0

1941 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 176.8 g
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 93

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 93).

DEF 59

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 59).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

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

Untung Sarmawi · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: local Central & Southern Philippines & Indonesian Arch. & New Guinea region & Australia & New Zealand & Northeastern New Britain (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Himantopus leucocephalus

Which family does it belong to?

Stilts, Avocets (Recurvirostridae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: local Central & Southern Philippines & Indonesian Arch. & New Guinea region & Australia & New Zealand & Northeastern New Britain (Southeastern Bismarck Arch.)