American Avocet vs Pied Avocet
Recurvirostra americana مقارنةً بـ Recurvirostra avosetta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | American Avocet | Pied Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Recurvirostra americana | Recurvirostra avosetta |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| الفصيلة | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 43,6 cm (17.2 in) | 43,6 cm (17.2 in) |
| الوزن | 307,5 g (10.85 oz) | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
American Avocet
Least Concern
Pied Avocet
About These Birds
American Avocet
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large 40–51 cm wader of North America. Black and white body; orange-rufous head and neck in breeding plumage; long upturned bill; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline and freshwater lakes, marshes, and coastal flats from western Canada to Mexico. Migratory. Sweeps bill side-to-side in water.
Pied Avocet
Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is an elegant 42–46 cm wader of Eurasia and Africa. Black and white plumage; long upturned bill swept side-to-side while feeding; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline and alkaline lakes, coastal lagoons, and estuaries. Migratory; breeds across Eurasia, winters in Africa. Wingspan to 80 cm.