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Black-winged Stilt

Himantopus himantopus

Endangered

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Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Himantopus himantopus (Black-winged Stilt)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セイタカシギ

Chinese 高蹺鴴〔黑翅長腳鷸〕

Spanish Cigüeñuela común

French echasse blanche

German Stelzenläufer

Portuguese pernilongo

Russian Ходулочник

Arabic الكرسوع, الكرسوع أبومغازل

Thai นกตีนเทียน

Similar Species in Himantopus

Himantopus novaezelandiae

Critically Endangered

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Pied Stilt

Himantopus leucocephalus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-winged Stilt?

The scientific name of Black-winged Stilt is Himantopus himantopus. It belongs to the genus Himantopus.

What is the conservation status of Black-winged Stilt?

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-winged Stilt live?

Black-winged Stilt is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine, Venezuela.

What family does Black-winged Stilt belong to?

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) belongs to the genus Himantopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Recurvirostridae.

Is Black-winged Stilt endangered?

Yes, Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Black-winged Stilt belong to?

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Black-winged Stilt?

The closest relatives of Black-winged Stilt in the genus Himantopus include Black-necked Stilt, Black Stilt, Pied Stilt.