Black Stilt
Black Stilt (<em>Himantopus novaezelandiae</em>) is a species of Stilts, Avocets (<em>Recurvirostridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Black Stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae) is a species of Stilts, Avocets (Recurvirostridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Himantopus; binomial: Himantopus novaezelandiae; authority: Gould, 1841.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: to North I. (New Zealand).
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
