Thanks David, should have checked that (and looking at its photos definitely suits).
Doesn't seem to be a Black-naped Stilt? Even though is broader than the nape.
From: David McDonald (personal)
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Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 6:40 PM
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Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] The Stilt Issue
Yes Ken, but there is already a Black-necked Stilt in the Americas - David
On 19/08/2016 5:44 PM, ken black wrote:
Hi Geoffrey, almost anything other than White-headed Stilt given the white head of the Banded Stilt. Would like Black-necked Stilt to fit observation of the birds.
From: Geoffrey Dabb
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 5:01 PM
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Subject: FW: [canberrabirds] The Stilt Issue
Thanks to all who responded to the below. I have 15 replies. Anyone else like to offer a view? Reasons are of interest, but not necessary. I’ll circulate a summary of the result. g
From: Geoffrey Dabb
Sent: Thursday, 18 August 2016 9:55 AM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] The Stilt Issue
One of our local bird species, the Black-winged Stilt, has recently undergone a change of status in the Australian list, reverting to Himantopus leucocephalus (the original Gould name). There are various possibilities for an English name:
Australian Black-winged Stilt
Pied Stilt
White-headed Stilt
Yapping Stilt (to overcome confusing plumage-based names)
I’d be interested in the result of an informal vote by chatline members on these possibilities. Could I ask each of you to let me know your preference?
gd
