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Black-necked Stilt - Himantopus mexicanus

Photo: Kyle Blaney; 2013 Apr 16; USA, Texas; South Padre Island; Adult; Male;
Song: Most calls are based on a sharp high-pitched yelping "kek" or "plik" call. Calls range from short single barks to continuous whining yelps "kikikkikki" or "kee-ack kee-ack kee-ack". Calls are generally lower and louder than American Avocet.
Sound: Lang Elliott; 1989 Apr 21; USA, Louisiana; Adult; Primary Sound;

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