00:00The Black Wings Tilt is a graceful and striking wading bird, known for its extremely long,
00:06pink legs and slender, straight black bill.
00:08It has a distinctive appearance with contrasting black wings and back, and pure white head,
00:14neck and underparts.
00:15Males typically have a darker back than females, which may show brownish tones.
00:20The Black Wings Tilt measuring around 33-36 cm inland, with a wingspan of 67-83 cm.
00:28It has one of the longest leg-to-body ratios among birds, making it easy to identify in
00:34the wild.
00:35This bird prefers open wetlands such as shallow freshwater and saltwater lakes, marshes, ponds,
00:41rice paddies, and estuaries.
00:43It can also be found in artificial environments, like savage treatment ponds.
00:50The Black Wings Tilt is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
00:56While some populations are migratory, especially in colder regions, other remains in warmer
01:01areas year-round.
01:03The Black Wings Tilt feeds mostly on invertebrates including insects, crustaceans, small molchus,
01:10and occasionally small fish.
01:12It forages by wetting through shallow water, picking prey from the surface or just below
01:17with its sharp tail.
01:18Its long legs allow it to explore deeper water zones compared to many other wetters.
01:23During the breeding season, which varies depending on the region, these birds make a simple scrap
01:29nest on the ground near water.
01:31The female typically lays three to five eggs, which are uncommented by both parents.
01:36The chicks hatch with the ability to walk and feed themselves within hours, though they remain
01:41under parental care for protection.
01:44The Black Wings Tilt is currently listed as the least-concerned on the IUCN Red List,
01:50with a stable or even increasing population in some areas.
01:54However, like many wetland birds, it faces threats from habitats, destruction, water pollution,
02:00and human disturbance, especially during the nesting period.
02:03With its elegant posture, vivid black color, and distinctive call, the Black Wings Tilt is
02:08not only an important part of the wetland ecosystem, but also a favorite among birdwatchers and nature
02:15in theogistics around the world.
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