Himantopus himantopus melanurus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Black-winged_Stilt
gptkb:Himantopus_himantopus
gptkbp:aircraft_operated black with white edges
gptkbp:behavior gregarious
territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:color black and white
long and straight
seasonal plumage changes
8-10 cm
long pink legs
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Black-winged_Stilt
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in birdwatching
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:egg_color light brown
30-40 g
4-5 cm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Recurvirostridae
gptkbp:fledging_period 25-30 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior diurnal
wading
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Himantopus
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
shallow waters
mudflats and shallow lakes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Himantopus himantopus melanurus
gptkbp:is_observed_in common in suitable habitats
gptkbp:length 32-36 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3-5 years
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
irregular migratory behavior
gptkbp:nesting solitary or in small groups
April to August
ground nest
high in undisturbed areas
gptkbp:order gptkb:Charadriiformes
gptkbp:parent both parents care for young
gptkbp:population stable in many regions
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Himantopus_himantopus
gptkbp:reproduction monogamous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavioral ecology
gptkbp:social_structure flocks
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:white
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization high-pitched calls
gptkbp:weight 200-300 g
gptkbp:wingspan 70-80 cm