BLACK-NECKED STILT

Duration: 6 min

Year Published: 1942

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc

Format: 16mm

Description: "Presents an absorbing action picture of this bird during the breeding season. Telephoto close-ups clearly reveal the character of the nest, eggs, and young. Incubation and brooding habits are shown in detail. An interesting example of bird behavior is illustrated in the efforts of the parent bird to protect its young and eggs from the nest by feigning injury."

Complete Record: Dewey number: 598.2 Audience level: el-jh-sh-adult Guide Format/cost: 16-sl-color-$30 Distributors / rental: ASFL News letter; Ohio Department of Education

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946