Flying black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) against a blue sky background. Elegant black and white pattern with long pink legs is unique to bird.

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Size: 4896px × 3264px
Location: Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area, Fairfield, MT.
Photo credit: © Craig Larcom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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