Himantopus Collection

Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) pair performing post-copulatory display (as copulation ends, the male slides off the female leaving his wings draped over her)

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), foraging in water, with reflection, Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Utah, USA, May

Black-necked stilt, Myakka River State Park, Florida Date: 10-01-2019

Two black-necked stilts standing on grass, London Zoo, July 1925 (b / w photo)
3116084 Two black-necked stilts standing on grass, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

attack from the sky
Cristiano Marini

Himantopus himantopus love
Ciro De Simone

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) walking, Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, September

Black-winged stilt, Himantopus himantopus, and pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

A pair of Platybelodon grazing in a shallow stream
A pair of 3-ton herbivorous proboscidean mammals, a male and female of the genus Platybelodon, follow a shallow stream 9 million years ago in what is today North America

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Black-necked Stilt (American race) - in flight (Himantopus himantopus mexicanus) Date:

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Black-necked Stilt (American race) - mating (Himantopus himantopus mexicanus) Date:

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Black-necked Stilt (American race) - courtship display (Himantopus himantopus mexicanus) Date:

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Black-necked Stilt (American race) (Himantopus himantopus mexicanus) Date:

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Black-necked Stilt (American race) - in flight (Himantopus himantopus mexicanus) Date:

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Black-necked Stilt (American race) - courtship display (Himantopus himantopus mexicanus) Date:

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Blackwinged / Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) Date:

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Blackwinged / Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) Date:

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American Avocet - chasing away Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) (Recurvirostra americana) Date:

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Black-winged Stilt - feeding in water (Himantopus himantopus) Date:

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Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) Date:

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Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) Date:

Black winged Stilts in flight - Extremadura Spain

Himantopus himantopus, black-winged stilt
Large Series plate 62, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Stercorarius longicaudus, long-tailed jaeger
Plate 328 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus, adult walking, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus, adult, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

Black winged Stilt calling - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Black winged Stilt - Okavango Delta, Botswana

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"Himantopus: Graceful Waders of the Wetlands" Witness the mesmerizing post-copulatory display of a pair of Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) as they dance in perfect harmony. In the serene waters, a Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) forages with elegance, its reflection mirroring its slender form. Nature's beauty knows no bounds. Journey to Myakka River State Park in Florida on that memorable day, 10-01-2019, where a striking Black-necked stilt captivates hearts with its presence. Travel back in time to London Zoo in July 1925 through an enchanting black and white photograph capturing two black-necked stilts standing gracefully on grass. A timeless moment frozen forever. Beware. The sky becomes their battleground as these magnificent creatures face an attack from above. Witness their resilience and unwavering spirit. Love is in the air for Himantopus himantopus. Discover the tender affection shared by these captivating birds as they express their love through intricate rituals. Embark on a journey at Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve and witness the majestic sight of a Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) confidently striding along, leaving footprints upon nature's canvas. Marvel at the stunning beauty of the Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus), adorned with long legs and elegant plumage. Nature's masterpiece unfolds before your eyes. A heartwarming scene unfolds as a mother Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) proudly leads her three precious chicks through Camargue, France. A testament to maternal love and devotion. From Spain's Mallorca to France's picturesque landscapes, Himantopus himantopus enchants us wherever it roams. Admire this adult bird's regal presence, a true symbol of grace.