Black-winged Stilt vs American Avocet
Himantopus himantopus compared with Recurvirostra americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Stilt | American Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus himantopus | Recurvirostra americana |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.8 cm (17.6 in) | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 215.5 g (7.60 oz) | 307.5 g (10.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-winged Stilt
Least Concern
American Avocet
About These Birds
Black-winged Stilt
Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a slender 33–36 cm wader with extraordinarily long pink legs. Black wings contrast with white body and neck; long thin bill. Wingspan to 70 cm. Widespread across Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia. Inhabits shallow freshwater and brackish lagoons, salt pans, and flooded fields.
American Avocet
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large 40–51 cm wader of North America. Black and white body; orange-rufous head and neck in breeding plumage; long upturned bill; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline and freshwater lakes, marshes, and coastal flats from western Canada to Mexico. Migratory. Sweeps bill side-to-side in water.