Meanings
nounblack-necked stilt (plural black-necked stilts)
plural black-necked stilts
- Any member of the species Himantopus mexicanus of birds native to wetlands of the Americas.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounstilt of southwestern United States to northern South America having black plumage extending from the head down the back of the neck
Similar
Himantopus mexicanus
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