Banded Stilt vs Pied Stilt
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus compared with Himantopus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Stilt | Pied Stilt |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cladorhynchus leucocephalus | Himantopus leucocephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 215.0 g (7.58 oz) | 173.0 g (6.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Banded Stilt
Pied Stilt
About These Birds
Banded Stilt
Banded Stilt (Cladorhynchus leucocephalus) is a slender 35–43 cm distinctive wader endemic to Australia. White body with black wings; in breeding plumage a chestnut and black breast band; pinkish-red legs. Highly nomadic; breeds in vast colonies at ephemeral salt lakes in the arid interior following rainfall. Feeds on brine shrimps.
Pied Stilt
Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) is a slender 33–37 cm wader of Australasia. Black and white with very long pink legs; thin black bill. Inhabits freshwater wetlands, estuaries, and coastal lagoons across Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Common and familiar. Aggressive defender of nest; performs broken-wing distraction display.