Black-necked Stilt intimidation display towards a drake Mottled Duck
I've seen this type of intimidation display several times by feeding Black-necked Stilts. When a pair is occupying an area, and a different bird-species encroaches, the pair will sometimes erect their neck and body, with bill tilted down towards the intruder, and "march" the intruder out of their territory.
Black-necked Stilts and drake Mottled Duck
J. N. Ding Darling NWR--Bailey Tract
Lee County, FL
2017/04/09
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Black-necked Stilt intimidation display towards a drake Mottled Duck
I've seen this type of intimidation display several times by feeding Black-necked Stilts. When a pair is occupying an area, and a different bird-species encroaches, the pair will sometimes erect their neck and body, with bill tilted down towards the intruder, and "march" the intruder out of their territory.
Black-necked Stilts and drake Mottled Duck
J. N. Ding Darling NWR--Bailey Tract
Lee County, FL
2017/04/09
ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35830788