. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. BLACK-NECKED 22C. HiiiiaiitnituH mcxicaiiiis. 15 In. Legs extremely long, and bright red; neck and blil moderately long and slender. Male black and white as shown; female and young with the back brownish. These very long-legged creatures are found in suit- able places west of the Mississippi River, and are especially abundant in Southern California. Stilts are poor swimmers, but habitually feed in compara- tively deep water, is up to their bodies, their whole head, neck and upper parts of the body often being subme
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. BLACK-NECKED 22C. HiiiiaiitnituH mcxicaiiiis. 15 In. Legs extremely long, and bright red; neck and blil moderately long and slender. Male black and white as shown; female and young with the back brownish. These very long-legged creatures are found in suit- able places west of the Mississippi River, and are especially abundant in Southern California. Stilts are poor swimmers, but habitually feed in compara- tively deep water, is up to their bodies, their whole head, neck and upper parts of the body often being submerged while thus engaged. They are strong and swift on the wing, often twisting as they fly, so as to alternatel, show their black upper parts,, then the white surfaces beneath; this is a habit that Is common to seve-al varieties of shore birds. Nest.—On the ground as usual; eggs greenish buff, spotted with black ( x ): May, June. Range,—Breeds In the Oulf states and Southern California., north to Dakota; winters south of U. S., except In Southern California. Rare on the Atlantic Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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