What is another word for Himantopus Himantopus?
Pronunciation: [hˈɪmantˌɒpəs hˈɪmantˌɒpəs] (IPA) 
Himantopus Himantopus is commonly known as the black-winged stilt, which belongs to the avian family of the Recurvirostridae. The black-winged stilt is a wading bird with long legs, a slender body, and a distinctive black and white plumage. Sometimes known as the pied stilt, this bird is commonly found near shallow freshwater lakes and marshes with mudflats, where it feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and insects. Other synonyms for the black-winged stilt include the common stilt, long-shanks, or tiller, or the scientific name, Himantopus himantopus melanurus. The black-winged stilt has a worldwide distribution and is considered a migratory bird in some regions.
