Banded Stilt vs Red-necked Avocet
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus compared with Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Stilt | Red-necked Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cladorhynchus leucocephalus | Recurvirostra novaehollandiae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Weight | 215.0 g (7.58 oz) | 322.3333333333333 g (11.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Stilt
Least Concern
Red-necked 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.
Red-necked Avocet
Red-necked Avocet (Recurvirostra novaehollandiae) is a large 40–46 cm avocet endemic to Australia. White and black body; distinctive chestnut-red head and neck; long upturned bill; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline lakes, salt pans, and coastal lagoons across inland and coastal Australia.