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16-DEC-2017

20171216-150939-K52B0250.JPG

Ae'o
Hawaiian Stilt, Himantopus mexicanus knudseni
Kaelepulu Wetlands, O'ahu, Hawai'i

From the US Fish & Wildlife Office: The ae‘o is a slender wading bird that grows up to 15 inches in length. It has a black back and white forehead, and is white below; the female has a tinge of brown on its back. This endangered species has very long pink legs and a long black bill. The Hawaiian subspecies differs from the North American stilt by having more black on its face and neck, and longer bill, tarsus, and tail.

For more information https://www.fws.gov/pacificislands/fauna/stilt.html)

Pentax K-5 IIs ,Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX APO 
1/750s f/3.5 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

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