During the non-breeding period, the black-winged stilt inhabits various environments such as the shores of large inland water bodies and coastlines, as well as shallow freshwater or brackish pools with mudflats, salt meadows, salt pans, coastal marshes, and swamps. During breeding, it prefers shallow wetlands with sand, mud, or clay substrates. It occupies habitats like marshes, swamps, flooded fields, and extensive mudflats, salt meadows, and saltpans. Its diet varies seasonally and includes aquatic insects in both adult and larval forms, amphibian eggs, small fish, and fish eggs. For nesting, it creates a shallow depression or scrape on firm ground close to water sources. In Qatar, the black-winged stilt is a common bird seen year-round for breeding, migration, and winter visits. They can be observed in significant numbers in the Al Khor mangroves and at Abu Nakhla ponds.

Mangroves are saltwater-adapted trees and shrubs growing in coastal areas' intertidal zones. Their intricate root systems offer natural fish habitats, serve as marine species nurseries, and protect coastlines from erosion by waves and storms. Qatar hosts the Avicennia Marina species, commonly called grey or white mangroves, mainly on the east coast. The most significant mangrove forests are at Al Thakira and Al Khor, boasting the oldest and largest mangroves. Despite ongoing reforestation efforts by the government, development led to the uprooting of the mangrove lake in Al Wakra.

Jennings, Michael C. (Author), Krupp, Friedhelm (Editor), Al-Suwaiyel, Mohammed bin Ibrahim (Preface By). (Series: Fauna of Arabia, Volume: 25). Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Arabia. Publisher: Karger Libri. 2010.