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Black-winged Stilt

Himantopus himantopus

About this species

The Black-winged Stilt (Recurvirostridae) is widely distributed across Europe, where it favours wetland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.

The Black-winged 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 Europe.

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