Black-winged Stilt
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(New page: Image:Bwstilt.jpg '''Common Name:''' Black-winged Stilt<br> '''Scientific Name:''' Himantopus himantopus '''Size:''' 13 – 14 ½ inches (33-37 cm) '''Habitat:''' Europe, Asia, Afr...) |
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Found along the edges of shallow water in open country at Shallow fresh and saltwater wetlands, including salt ponds, rice fields, shallow lagoons, and mangrove swamps. | Found along the edges of shallow water in open country at Shallow fresh and saltwater wetlands, including salt ponds, rice fields, shallow lagoons, and mangrove swamps. | ||
| - | '''Status:''' Least Concern. Global population: 450,000 - 780,000. This species has an extremely large range is not currently threatened. The species is susceptible to avian influenza and avian botulism so may be threatened by future outbreaks of these diseases. | + | '''Status:''' Least Concern. '''Global population:''' 450,000 - 780,000. This species has an extremely large range is not currently threatened. The species is susceptible to avian influenza and avian botulism so may be threatened by future outbreaks of these diseases. |
'''Cool Facts:''' This bird is often referred to as the “Common Stilt” | '''Cool Facts:''' This bird is often referred to as the “Common Stilt” | ||
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'''Found in [http://www.empken.com/downloads/downloads2.html Free Downloads]''' | '''Found in [http://www.empken.com/downloads/downloads2.html Free Downloads]''' | ||
