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Definition of Himantopus mexicanus
1. Noun. Stilt of southwestern United States to northern South America having black plumage extending from the head down the back of the neck.
Exact synonyms: Black-necked Stilt
Group relationships: Genus Himantopus, Himantopus
Generic synonyms: Himantopus Stilt, Long-legs, Longlegs, Stilt, Stilt Plover, Stiltbird
Group relationships: Genus Himantopus, Himantopus
Generic synonyms: Himantopus Stilt, Long-legs, Longlegs, Stilt, Stilt Plover, Stiltbird
Lexicographical Neighbors of Himantopus Mexicanus
Literary usage of Himantopus mexicanus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Birds of North and Middle America: A Descriptive Catalogue of the Higher by Robert Ridgway (1919)
"himantopus mexicanus (Müller). AMERICAN STILT. Adult male.—Whole forehead, a
large spot above and behind posterior half (more or ..."
2. Bulletin by United States National Museum (1919)
"himantopus mexicanus (p.). aa. White of forehead extended over crown; black of
hindneck ... himantopus mexicanus (Miiller). AMERICAN STILT. Adult male. ..."
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