Black-necked Stilt

HOW TO IDENTIFY:

* Length: 13 inches
* Large, very long-legged shorebird
* Long, very thin black bill
* Pink legs
* Juvenile similar to adult female
* Legs extend well beyond tail in flight

Adult male:

* White spot above eye in dark cap
* Black cap, hindneck, nape, back, underwings and upperwings
* White tail and rump
* White forehead, lores, chin, throat, breast and belly

Adult female:

* Similar to adult male, but has a brownish-black back

Juvenile:

* Similar to adult female, but brownish back feathers have broad pale brown edges

Similar species:

American Avocet, also has long thin bill and legs, but is larger, and has white on back, dark legs, and rusty or gray head and neck.