Himantopus mexicanus knudseni | Hawaiian black-necked stilt | aeʻo

Endemic

Other Names: kukuluaeʻo, aeo, ae'o, kukulueao, kukuluae'o

The aeʻo, or Hawaiian black-necked stilt, is easy to spot with their long pink legs, and black and white feather colors. Though endangered, they are often seen at their favorite ponds and mudflats feeding on fish, crabs, worms and aquatic insects. Though only 15 inches in length, they have the longest legs of any bird, relative to their size.

Hotspots for Hawaiian black-necked stilt

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland

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Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Coastal

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Salt Pond Beach Park

Coastal

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Kawaiʻele State Waterbird Sanctuary

Wetland

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Nuʻupia Ponds

Wetland

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Betty Bliss Memorial Overlook

Wetland

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Paikō Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary

Wetland

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James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland

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Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
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Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary

Wetland

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SIDE TRIP: Wai‘ānapanpa State Park

Coastal

Waianapanapa State Park
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Keāhole Point

Coastal

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Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park

Wetland

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Loko Waka Pond

Wetland

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