Banded Stilt vs White-backed Stilt
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus compared with Himantopus melanurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Stilt | White-backed Stilt |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cladorhynchus leucocephalus | Himantopus melanurus |
| 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) | 217.5 g (7.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Stilt
Not Evaluated
White-backed 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.
White-backed Stilt
White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus) is a slender 35–38 cm wader of southern South America. Similar to Black-necked Stilt but with distinctive white back and rump contrasting with black wings. Long pink legs. Inhabits shallow freshwater lakes, flooded grassland, and saline lagoons in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.