StatusEndemic
RarityVery Rare
Height40 cm
Weight220 g
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"Black stilts can feed at night, using their sensitive bills to detect prey in complete darkness!"
Field Guide
Black Stilt
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The black stilt, or kakī in Māori, is a critically endangered wading bird native to New Zealand. About the size of a small heron but with extremely long legs, this striking bird is one of the rarest in the world. Its jet-black plumage and pink legs make it a unique and precious part of New Zealand's avian fauna, with its survival hanging in the balance.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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