<p> The Hawaiian Stilt is native to Hawaii. There are five subspecies of Black-necked Stilts (<i>Himantopus himantopus</i>). The American Ornithologists' Union calls the Hawaiian species <i>Himantopus mexicanus knudseni</i> and internationally it is called <i>Himantopus himantopus knudseni</i>. </p> <p> The Hawaiian Stilt or in Hawaiian Ae`o is an endangered species. They eat dragon flies, small fish, worms, crabs, water insects, and the seeds and roots of water plants. </p>