Banded Stilt vs Black-necked Stilt
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus compared with Himantopus mexicanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Stilt | Black-necked Stilt |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cladorhynchus leucocephalus | Himantopus mexicanus |
| 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 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Stilt
Not Evaluated
Black-necked 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.
Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is a slender 35–39 cm wader of the Americas. Bold black and white plumage; very long bright pink legs. Inhabits shallow freshwater and brackish ponds, salt pans, and coastal marshes from the western USA south to Brazil and Peru. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates.