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Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus melanurus) also known as White-backed Stilt or South American Stilt.
Habitat
Lake side with surrounding area being arid scrub at ca. 449 m (1,473 ft) elevation.
Location
Dique Cruz del Eje, Cruz del Eje, Cordoba Province, Argentina.
Date taken
October 2019
Scientific name
Himantopus mexicanus
Equipment used
Canon
one of the prettiest stilts, Stanley, and a splendid photo with great colors, top quality work, many tfs!!!
 
Fabulous iridescence and I really like the pink legs, Stanley!
 
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Oooh!!! I love them Stanley.

Such neat dapper birds these in the b/w plumage and you've got him posing beautifully for you. Many thanks for showing him to us laddie.
 
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A beauty of a detailed close up, pose and setting Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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