Himantopus mexicanus
Shallow western and Gulf marshes. Black and white, with very long red legs.
What does a black-necked stilt look like?
Black and white, with very long red legs.
What sign does it leave?
A small print on long strides.
Droppings
Whitewash at a colony. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Shallow western and Gulf marshes.
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Often confused with a American avocet. All animal identification pages.