Subject: Is it White-headed Stilt?? [Print This Page] Author: jumoku Time: 15/05/2009 19:05 Subject: Is it White-headed Stilt??
Actually I am quite sure about its ID according to the books before, but wildlife.net just doubt about that and think it is only a black-winged Stilt . Please help me to identify it, many thanks!
Author: kmatthew Time: 15/05/2009 19:40
The taxonomy for Black-winged Stilt H. himantopus is fairly complicated, some suggest up to 4-5 seperate species in H. himantopus but most treat them all as sub-species. The White-headed Stilt Himantopus himantopus leucocephalus I think is still widely accepted as a sub-species? I sometimes see this form of Black-winged Stilt too.
[ Last edited by kmatthew at 15/05/2009 19:43 ] Author: HFCheung Time: 18/05/2009 10:53
Place and date is important for ID. For example, if this bird is from Australia, you will probably get a different, based on local information from Australia.
All photographers are encourage to include place and date for all bird photos. Thank you.
HF Cheung
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. Please help me to identify it, many thanks!
