Banded Stilt vs Pied Avocet
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus compared with Recurvirostra avosetta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Stilt | Pied Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cladorhynchus leucocephalus | Recurvirostra avosetta |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 215.0 g (7.58 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Stilt
Least Concern
Pied Avocet
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 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.