Pied Stilt

Himantopus himantopus (ssp. leucocephalus)

Himantopus himantopus (ssp. leucocephalus) - Pied Stilt
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Size: 36 cm length, 67 cm wingspan

Distribution: All SA coastal and inland waterways

Habitat: Estuaries, salt marshes and inland waterways

Depth: N/A

This long-legged and long-billed waterbird can be found in estuaries and salt marshes, as well as inland waterways. It is mostly white, with a black back and wings, with a separate black patch on the rear of its head that extends down and around to the shoulders. Its legs are a reddish pink, and its bill is black.