They are an endemic subspecies of the Black-necked Stilt and are found only on the Hawaiian islands except for Kaho’olawe.
Maneuvering around wetlands on long, pink legs, the birds use their needle-like bills to catch insects, fish and crabs.
Hawaiian Stilts are an endangered species which are vulnerable to introduced predators such as cats, mongoose, rats and bullfrogs.

Part of the gallery: Birds of Maui