Himantopus leucocephalus

4 Pied Stilt at Fyshwick, ACT

Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 12:25 PM
Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 12:25 PM
Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 12:25 PM
Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 12:25 PM
Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 12:25 PM
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Identification history

Himantopus leucocephalus 27 Nov 2021 Liam.m
Himantopus leucocephalus 27 Nov 2021 RodDeb

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this is the only nest left after the big rains the day before wiped out the other 2 nests that were left, only saw one egg in this nest. Saw the male nearby at one stage and another one but no sign of the others or the youngsters.

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Additional information

  • True Nesting site

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
  • Synonyms

    Himantopus himantopus

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