Himantopus leucocephalus

Pied Stilt at Wonga Wetlands

Himantopus leucocephalus at Wonga Wetlands - 24 Nov 2018
Himantopus leucocephalus at Wonga Wetlands - 24 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Himantopus leucocephalus 30 Jan 2021 ChrisAllen
Himantopus leucocephalus 30 Jan 2021 KylieWaldon

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Historical photos. At different times of the year I get one or two of this species. Such a spindly looking bird.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 24 Nov 2018 12:12 PM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

Species information

  • Himantopus leucocephalus Scientific name
  • Pied Stilt Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 825m Recorded at altitude
  • 177 images trained Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Himantopus himantopus

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