Definition

Noun: * A species of long-legged wading bird: Himantopus mexicanus is a scientific name for a specific bird, commonly known as the Black-necked Stilt. It is characterized by its extremely long, pink legs, black plumage on the head, neck, and back, and white underparts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist identified the wader as a Himantopus mexicanus.
  • A flock of Himantopus mexicanus was foraging in the shallow wetland.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific binomial nomenclature: The term is used in formal, scientific, and ornithological contexts to precisely identify this species, distinguishing it from other stilt species like (Black-winged Stilt).
  • The study focused on the migratory patterns of Himantopus mexicanus.

Variants and Related Words

• Black-necked Stilt (n): The common English name for .
  • We saw a Black-necked Stilt at the refuge today.
• Stilt (n): The general common name for birds in the genus and family Recurvirostridae, all known for very long legs.
  • Stilts use their long legs to wade in deep water.

Synonyms

• Black-necked Stilt: The standard common name synonym.
• Wader: A general term for long-legged birds that feed in shallow water (this is a broader category, not a direct synonym).

Related Phrases

• To wade: The typical foraging behavior of .
  • The Himantopus mexicanus waded through the pond.

Noun

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