Pied Stilt
Pied Stilt (<em>Himantopus leucocephalus</em>) is a species of Stilts, Avocets (<em>Recurvirostridae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) is a species of Stilts, Avocets (Recurvirostridae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Himantopus; binomial: Himantopus leucocephalus; authority: Gould, 1837.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia. Non-breeding range: throughout Philippines.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change 8.1 English name of Himantopus leucocephalus from White-headed Stilt to consensus name Pied Stilt (BirdLife Australia; HBW).
