Stilt Species
New Zealand contains 2 of Stilt species. These include Black Stilt and Black-winged Stilt.
Black Stilt
Himantopus novaezelandiae
The black stilt, or kakī in Māori, is a critically endangered wading bird native to New Zealand. About the size of a sma...
Black-winged Stilt
Himantopus leucocephalus
The pied stilt, or poaka in Māori, is a striking wading bird found throughout New Zealand. About the size of a small her...