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Pied Stilt in its natural habitat
Common rarity

Pied Stilt

Himantopus leucocephalus

Also known as: Black-winged Stilt

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RarityCommon
Height37 cm

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Bird Calls

1 recording of the Pied Stilt

Did You Know?

3 Facts
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"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

4 sections

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.

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