STILT

Himantopus himantopus (water bird)

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Stilt

Animal

Name: Stilt
gender: female
Animal specie: Himantopus himantopus (water bird)
Habitat: swamp

About It

Nutrition: Carnivorous
Food Offered: Fish
Food Qty: 0.6KG
Date Of Check-Up: January 10, 2026

Veterinary Observation

Subject: Stilt - Appearance: Contrast of black wings/back and pure white underparts. - Legs: Extraordinarily long, thin, and bright pink. - Bill: Long, needle-thin, and straight; black color. - Eyes: Large, red iris; positioned for precise pecking. - Feet: Three toes forward, no hallux (hind toe); partially webbed.

Mood Animal: Well

Optional Animal Details

Female Black-winged Stilt. Status: well. BCS: 2.5/5 (Natural slender morphotype). Locomotion: Perfect joint extension in long tibiotarsus/tarsometatarsus. Plumage: Clean mantle; female-typical brownish-black hue on back. Beak: Fine tip integrity is maintained; precise strike reflex. Respiratory: Clear; no signs of distress after flight. Integument: Leg skin is hydrated; no lesions or "bumblefoot". Stable in swamp/salt pan habitat.