Black-necked Stilt - Himantopus mexicanus
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(feet)There are five subspecies of Black-necked Stilts (Himantopus himantopus). The American Ornithologists' Union calls the American version Himantopus mexicanus and internationally it is called Himantopus himantopus mexicanus.
Black-necked Stilts are found in North and South America. They are fairly common in the San Francisco Bay Area where they breed.
Sexes are similar but females are recognizable because their backs are brownish instead of black. Black-necked Stilts will flock together except when roosting. Then they spread out. They work together to discourage predators.
07/01/2009 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
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07/01/2009 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
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07/01/2009 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
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07/01/2009 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
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Males
12/16/2007 - Aquatic Park, Berkeley, CA
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Female
01/01/2007 - Damon Slough, Oakland CA
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Males & Females - Willets in background
01/07/2007 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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Female
01/11/2007 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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Male
01/28/2007 - Garretson Point, MLK, Jr. Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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09/26/2007 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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Male
09/27/2007 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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Male
12/18/2007 - Aquatic Park, Berkeley, CA
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Male
06/18/2008 - West County Landfill Loop Trail, Richmond, CA
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12/12/2008 - Martin Luther King Jr Regional Park; Oakland, CA
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07/01/2009 - Hayward Shoreline; Hayward, CA
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