Pied Stilt

Himantopus leucocephalus

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StatusNative

RarityCommon

Height37 cm

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3 Facts

"Pied Stilts can travel long distances at night in search of new feeding and breeding grounds, responding quickly to changing water levels."

Field Guide

Pied Stilt

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The Pied Stilt is one of Australia’s most familiar and widespread wading birds, easily spotted in wetlands, lakes, and estuaries across the continent. With its long pink legs and striking black-and-white plumage, this adaptable species is a common sight in both natural and human-made wetlands.