White-backed Stilt

Himantopus melanurus

White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of South America.

The White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus) is a member of the Recurvirostridae family found in South America.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Recurvirostridae Stilts, Avocets
Genus Himantopus
Species melanurus

Where it lives

Inland east-central Peru, central Bolivia and southeastern Brazil to south-central Chile and south-central Argentina

South America

Quick facts

Family: Recurvirostridae
Order: Charadriiformes

Biology & behaviour

The White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus) belongs to the Recurvirostridae family of the order Charadriiformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA inland ec Peru, c Bolivia and se Brazil to sc Chile and sc Argentina.

Songs & calls

White-backed Stilt — Alarm call, flight call

Recorded by Franco Vushurovich Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

Where does the White-backed Stilt live?

The White-backed Stilt is found across South America with a range covering SA inland ec Peru, c Bolivia and se Brazil to sc Chile and sc Argentina.

What family does the White-backed Stilt belong to?

The White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus) belongs to the Recurvirostridae family, in the order Charadriiformes.

What sound does the White-backed Stilt make?

1 real field recording of the White-backed Stilt — including its alarm call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.