Species: Himantopus himantopus
English Name: Black-winged Stilt
Chinese Name: 黑翅長腳鷸
Family: Recurvirostridae
Description:
The Black-winged Stilt has 35-40 cm in length, long pink legs and a slim black bill. The white body, head and neck contrast with the black wings and mantle and often also the windneck and crown. It occurs in Macao as a winter visitor.
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.