Banded Stilt vs Black Stilt
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus compared with Himantopus novaezelandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Stilt | Black Stilt |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cladorhynchus leucocephalus | Himantopus novaezelandiae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) |
| Weight | 215.0 g (7.58 oz) | 207.5 g (7.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Banded Stilt
Black 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 Stilt
Black Stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae) is a slender 37–40 cm wader endemic to New Zealand's South Island. Entirely jet-black plumage; long pink-red legs; thin bill. Critically Endangered; only ~100–150 wild birds survive in the upper Waitaki basin braided riverbeds. Intensive captive rearing, predator control, and wetland management ongoing.