Definition

1. Noun:
   • A wading bird species: The black-necked stilt is a species of stilt, a type of long-legged wading bird. It is characterized by its distinctive black plumage on the head and the back of the neck, contrasting with a white body.
   • Scientific classification: It is a bird (Himantopus mexicanus) found in wetland habitats.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a black-necked stilt foraging in the shallow marsh.
  • The black-necked stilt is easily identified by its striking black-and-white pattern and extremely long, pink legs.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological context: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species within the stilt family (Recurvirostridae), often in discussions about wetland conservation or bird migration.
  • The study focused on the breeding success of the black-necked stilt in restored habitats.

Variants and Related Words

• Stilt (n): The common name for birds in the genus , characterized by long legs. The black-necked stilt is one species within this group.
• Himantopus mexicanus (n): The scientific binomial name for the black-necked stilt.

Synonyms

• None commonly used: As a specific common name for a distinct species, there are no direct synonyms. It may be informally grouped under the general term "stilt."

Related Phrases

• Black-necked stilt habitat: Refers to the wetland environments, such as marshes, ponds, and lagoons, where this bird lives.
• Black-necked stilt population: Used when discussing the number and health of these birds in a specific region.

Related Idioms

• None: This is a specific zoological term and is not used in idiomatic expressions.

Noun

1. stilt of southwestern United States to northern South America having black plumage extending from the head down the back of the neck