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Noun: Himantopus mexicanus
  1. Stilt of southwestern United States to northern South America having black plumage extending from the head down the back of the neck
    - black-necked stilt

Type of: Himantopus stilt, longlegs, long-legs, stilt, stilt plover, stiltbird

Part of: genus Himantopus, Himantopus

Encyclopedia: Himantopus mexicanus