Poaka - pied stilt - Himantopus himantopus

Photographed on Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, New Zealand

 

The pied stilt is a dainty wading bird with, as its name suggests, black-and white-colouration and very long legs. It is common at wetlands and coastal areas throughout New Zealand and may be seen feeding alongside oystercatchers.

 

Pied stilts tend to be shy of people and fly away, yapping, when approached.

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