Hawaiian Stilt

Recurvirostridae Himantopus mexicanus knudseni

photo taken on Kauai, HI

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Black Necked Stilt - Recurvirostridae Himantopus mexicanus knudseni

The Hawaiian Stilt is an endemic, endangered subspecies of the Black Necked Stilt, with the local name kukuluae'o. Some scientists consider it a separate species. Drama in the birding world.