Himantopus leucocephalus

2 Pied Stilt at Fyshwick, ACT

Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 10:32 AM
Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 10:32 AM
Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 10:32 AM
Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 10:32 AM
Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 10:32 AM
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Identification history

Himantopus leucocephalus 25 Oct 2020 Liam.m
Himantopus leucocephalus 25 Oct 2020 RodDeb

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User's notes

an immature Pied Stilt also seen with them (see pic) so not sure where they bred but Shorty reported seeing them nest building the next day also.

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Sighting information

Species information

  • Himantopus leucocephalus Scientific name
  • Pied Stilt Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 825m Recorded at altitude
  • 215 images trained Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Himantopus himantopus
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