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
- Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge | Details for Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
- Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary | Details for Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary
- SIDE TRIP: Wai‘ānapanpa State Park | Details for SIDE TRIP: Wai‘ānapanpa State Park
- Keāhole Point | Details for Keāhole Point
- Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park | Details for Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park
- Loko Waka Pond | Details for Loko Waka Pond
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
Coastal Wetland









Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary
Coastal Wetland


SIDE TRIP: Wai‘ānapanpa State Park
Open Ocean








Keāhole Point
Open Ocean



Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park
Coastal Wetland








Loko Waka Pond
Coastal Wetland





