Himantopus leucocephalus

Pied Stilt at Fyshwick, ACT

Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2022
Himantopus leucocephalus at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Oct 2022
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Identification history

Himantopus leucocephalus 9 Oct 2022 Liam.m
Himantopus leucocephalus 9 Oct 2022 BenW

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Resting at southern tip of Kelly's. Called twice and briefly flew around the area before resettling nearby.

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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
  • 210 images trained Machine learning
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  • Synonyms

    Himantopus himantopus

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