Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus himantopus mexicanus
Diet
Feeds mainly on aquatic invertebrates, occasionally fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
Habitat
Inhabits freshwater and saltwater marshes, rice fields, shallow lagoons, mangrove swamps, and mudflats.
Nesting
Builds a depression nest about 2 inches deep and lines the nest with dry weeds and twigs. Lays 1-5 eggs, and incubation is 21-26 days.
Did you know?
Members of this genus have the second-longest legs in proportion to their bodies of any bird, exceeded only by flamingos.