Black-Necked Stilt in flight on a blue sky morning
Some interesting facts about the Black-Necked stilt:
They feed in both salt and fresh water on half webbed feet that allow them to swim, although they rarely do.
They have the second-longest legs in proportion to their bodies of any bird, exceeded only by flamingos.
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Uploaded on August 24, 2022
Taken on July 21, 2022
Black-Necked Stilt in flight on a blue sky morning
Some interesting facts about the Black-Necked stilt:
They feed in both salt and fresh water on half webbed feet that allow them to swim, although they rarely do.
They have the second-longest legs in proportion to their bodies of any bird, exceeded only by flamingos.
-Himantopus mexicanus
1,165
views
101
faves
49
comments
Uploaded on August 24, 2022
Taken on July 21, 2022