Formal in Black and White

11 August 2023

As if they’re carrying white tie and tails, black-necked stilts look formal in black and white. Their magnificence is enhanced by reflections of their watery habitat.

The moms look extra informal when defending their chicks. As you possibly can inform by the sound observe on this video, the chicks are lovable.

Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) are native solely to the Americas, principally South America. Test the map for his or her breeding zones to see their tiny chicks.

(pictures and map from Wikimedia Commons; click on on the captions to see the originals)