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North America
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
About this species
The Black-necked Stilt (Recurvirostridae) is widely distributed across North America, where it favours wetland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Black-necked Stilt is part of the order Charadriiformes and the Recurvirostridae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Recurvirostridae family and Charadriiformes order.