CRCritically Endangered
Black Stilt
Himantopus novaezelandiae
Unknown
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementInvasive/problematic species controlHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Stilt classified as Critically Endangered?
Black Stilt is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black Stilt live?
Black Stilt occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Stilt?
The main threats to Black Stilt are 11.4, 12.1, 3.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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