There are only four Stilts in the world and Australia has two of them, the Black-winged and the Banded. Stilts are the longest legged waders of all, with extremely long fine bills.
The Black-winged Stilt delicately prods on the surface of the water for aquatic invertebrates that swim on the surface. If they don't surface feed, they will select muddy areas where they can pick off small invertebrates and worms.
Black-winged Stilt will nest as a solitary pair on a small wetland, or more often just a small colony 5-10 birds.
Photos taken 1,2: Herdsman Lake
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