The Black-winged stilt is a wader and one of the most easily recognizable birds amongst the several species of water birds. It is very common; large numbers can be spotted in the backwaters and creeks surrounding Mumbai and Thane. It is slightly smaller than the common crow, with black wings and white body. It has a slender bill and very long, thin, red-colored legs, which almost make it appear as if it were standing on stilts.
Female differs from the male in being dark brown and white.
Its long legs allow wading into deep water near sand banks and mudflats, and the long beak is effectively used to explore the murky depths for aquatic creatures like snails and mollusks. When it takes flight, the head, neck and legs are outstretched, the legs often skimming just over water, causing ripples across the water surface.
Female differs from the male in being dark brown and white.
Its long legs allow wading into deep water near sand banks and mudflats, and the long beak is effectively used to explore the murky depths for aquatic creatures like snails and mollusks. When it takes flight, the head, neck and legs are outstretched, the legs often skimming just over water, causing ripples across the water surface.
Location: Bhandup mangroves
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