Himantopus mexicanus Muller 1776 (black-necked stilt)
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Aves - Charadriiformes - Recurvirostridae
Alternative combination: Charadrius mexicanus
Belongs to Himantopus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also Campbell 1976, Steadman et al. 2003 and Wetmore 1956
Sister taxa: Himantopus brevipes, Himantopus himantopus, Himantopus novaezelandiae
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Ecuador (1 collection), Mexico (1), United States (1: Oregon)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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