Wildlife Around Las Vegas, Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus)

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus)
Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas

General Description: Black-necked Stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) are long-legged wading birds that are black over white with reddish legs.

Taxonomy: Charadriiformes, Recurvirostridae.

Favored Habitat: Shallow marshes and mudflats with barren islands for resting and breeding.

Where to Find: Around Las Vegas, look for this species at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, the Pahranagat Valley, and the Overton Wildlife Management Area.

Comments: Summer breeders in our area.

Black-necked Stilt with pink legs	Black-necked Stilt feeding in typical habitat at the Henderson BVP
Black-necked Stilt in the Galapagos Islands	Black-necked Stilt reflections
Foraging Stilt walks an erratic path in shallow water	Black-necked Stilts flock together in migration and during winter
Black-necked Stilt and White-cheeked Pintail (Anas bahamensis)	Black-necked Stilts loafing
Mated pair of Black-necked Stilts	Black-necked Stilt on nest
Black-necked Stilt on nest	Black-necked Stilt and American Avocet

Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.

; Last updated 270110

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