What is another word for Himantopus Stilt?
Pronunciation: [hˈɪmantˌɒpəs stˈɪlt] (IPA) 
The Himantopus Stilt is a wading bird species that can be identified from its long and slender legs. These birds are commonly referred to as stilts, long-legs, or stilt plovers. They are also known as slender-billed stilts, black-winged stilts, or white stilts depending on their physical characteristics. The species is distributed worldwide and usually seen in freshwater or brackish habitats such as lakes, salt pans, and rivers. There are some regional differences in the nomenclature of the Himantopus Stilt such as the pied stilt in New Zealand and the Hawaiian stilt in Hawaii. Despite their different names, all of these descriptors refer to the same strikingly elegant and unique bird.
