black-necked stilt
black-necked stilt · black-necked stilts
Any member of the species Himantopus mexicanus of birds native to wetlands of the AmericasAny member of the species Himantopus mexicanus of birds native to wetlands of the Americas.
Meaning
1 sensesAny member of the species Himantopus mexicanus of birds native to wetlands of the Americas.
More definitions
- stilt of southwestern United States to northern South America having black plumage extending from the head down the back of the neck
Forms
plural: black-necked stilts| Singular | black-necked stilt |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- stilt of southwestern United States to northern South America having black plumage extending from the head down the back of the neck:Himantopus mexicanus
See also
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