Adults are 33–36 cm long. They have long pink legs, a long thin black bill and are blackish above and white below, with a white head and neck with a varying amount of black. Males have a black back, often with greenish gloss. Females' backs have a brown hue, contrasting with the black remiges. In the populations that have the top of the head normally white at least in winter, females tend to have less black on head and neck all year round, while males often have much black, particularly in summer. This difference is not clear-cut, however, and males usually get all-white heads in winter.
Immature birds are grey instead of black and have a markedly sandy hue on the wings, with light feather fringes appearing as a whitish line in flight.
I think they have this one in Spain and the U.S.. Great contrast.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think that is true Maria.
DeleteSharp beak!
ReplyDeleteYou won't stand in front of it Keith.
DeleteBeautiful photos of the Black-winged Stilt.
ReplyDeleteSee lots of detail and perfect focus, compliments Bob.
Greetings Irma
He is a beautiful little bird Irma.
DeleteSuper bird to see...amazing needle like bill!...[;o)
ReplyDeletewauwwww wat een pose.
ReplyDeleteså flott fugl !
ReplyDeletelook at that ultra-straight leg!
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, I guess they have a second leg too!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Bob! :-)
You are funny, ha ha. Have a nice weekend.
Deleteso cute
ReplyDeleteYes, very cute R Mac.
DeleteBeautiful shots, its a while since I have seen any Bob.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Gordon.
Interesting birds. I see you fought shadows and still came up with some fine shots.
ReplyDeleteQuestion Mark and the Mysterians... I don't know this song. I only knew 96 Tears. Nice to hear something different by them after all these years.
? and the Mysterians, they are still making music!
DeleteStunning captures and the shots are not too bad either Bob.
ReplyDeleteI really will have to have a day at Slimbridge. This is a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteGo to Slimbridge then, there are wild along side those captured Adrian.
DeleteWow, that's wonderful Bob. And the big beak ...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the Black-winged Stilt Bob!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!!
Dimi...
Thanks Dimi, and have a nice weekend.
DeleteHola Bob bonitas fotografias.Un fuerte abrazo y feliz fin de semana
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of this beautiful bird. Thanks for giving so much background information about the birds.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend. I hope for you it's going to be great weather for photographing Bob.
Amazing pictures you got of the Black-winged Stilt, a bird I have not seen here in Norway. Well caught!
ReplyDeleteOttar
Thanks Ottar, I'm glad you liked it.
DeleteBob, ds sind wieder herrlichr Fotos von einem sehr
ReplyDeleteseltenen Vogel. Ich kannte ihn bislang nicht.
Einen schönen Abend wünscht dir
Irmi
Gorgeous contrast. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat's alright.
DeleteI love these pretty birds, great shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! We have the Black-necked Stilts here...similar, but different, but both are very striking in their black and white dress.
ReplyDeleteI believe these have made it here, Bob - though your photos are more instructive and inspiring than the actual birds to my eye.
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
=^..^= <3
Beautiful captures, Bob! The stilt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous, thanks Tammy.
Deleteawesome bird
ReplyDeleteJust stunning beautiful photo Bob!
ReplyDeleteNice weekend
Crissi
Bob,
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in on my Saturday's Critter party. Have a happy weekend!
It was my pleasure Eileen.
DeleteBeautiful picture, Bob. I love the first one...
ReplyDeleteFantastic nature photos ~ thanks, xxx ~ Happy Weekend to you ~
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol
www.acreativeharbor.com
Stunning shots of the Stilts.
ReplyDeleteNicely done. Really enjoyed viewing this.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a stilt in person myself, so I enjoy it when I do see them in other :-)
ReplyDelete