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Black-Necked Stilt

Himantopus himantopus mexicanus

As ground nesters, Black-necked stilts guard their young in a variety of ways. They will distract predators by pretending to be injured and leading threats away. If rising water endangers the nest, parents add leaves and twigs to elevate the eggs.

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CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

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