Idaho Bird Conservation Partnership Meeting Notes

Black-necked Stilt are relatively common throughout the Intermountain West and can be found in similar habitats as American Avocets (although stilts prefer more emergent vegetation). Black-necked Stilts are considered an important indicator species of contaminants in irrigation drain water due to their sensitivity to selenium (Robinson et al. 1999). Other threats include loss of habitat and degradation of water quality. This species responds well to nesting habitat management especially placement of nesting islands within areas of shallow water.