Hawaiian Stilt

Birds / Shorebirds & Gulls

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Hawaiian Stilt November 2, 2026
Camera details
ILCE-7CM2 · FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
571mm f/6.3 1/1600 ISO 250

The Hawaiian Stilt, known as aeʻo, is the Hawaiian subspecies of the Black-necked Stilt. It has contrasting black-and-white plumage, a long thin bill, and exceptionally long pink legs. It searches shallow freshwater, brackish, and saline wetlands for small aquatic animals. Feeding and nesting areas may be separate, requiring regular movement between suitable sites. This album highlights the Hawaiian form, whose survival is closely connected to the protection and management of the islands' wetlands.

Reference: Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife