Stilt Black-Winged (Himantopus himantopus) juvenile on land – India

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Stilt Black-Winged (Himantopus himantopus) juvenile on land – India

A Stilt out of the water illustrates just how long their legs are compared to the body.  An aptly named bird.

  • Species:Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
  • Bird Type:Juvenile on land
  • FamilyStilts, Avocets (Recurvirostridae)
  • Date Taken20061020
  • Location:Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve
  • Area:Rajasthan
  • Country:India
  • Region:Indian Sub Continent
Photo File Ref: BSC05403e Stilt Black-Winged (juv) 2 Ranthambhore India Oct06 D100B_1
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