Kealia Pond Hawaiian Stilt

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This handsome bird is a Hawaiian Stilt or aeʻo. Sadly, it is considered imperiled in the wild. Relative to its size, this species has among the longest legs of any bird in the world. According to Wikipedia, "The Hawaiian Stilt's feeding habitats are shallow bodies of water, providing a wide variety of fish, crabs, worms, and insects." Kealia Pond seems to be perfect for them.

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Size: 5546px × 3697px
Location: Kihei, HI
Photo credit: © B. David Cathell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: bdavid, bird, coastal, ducks, hawaii, hawaiian, kealia, kihei, marsh, maui, migrate, migratory, national, pond, refuge, salt, sanctuary, shorebirds, stilt, waterfowl, wildlife