Black-winged Stilt vs Andean Avocet
Himantopus himantopus compared with Recurvirostra andina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Stilt | Andean Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus himantopus | Recurvirostra andina |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.8 cm (17.6 in) | 47.8 cm (18.8 in) |
| Weight | 215.5 g (7.60 oz) | 325.25 g (11.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-winged Stilt
Least Concern
Andean 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.
Andean Avocet
Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) is a large 44–47 cm avocet of high-altitude Andean salt lakes. White body with black wings; all-white head; long upturned bill; bluish-grey legs. Restricted to saline and alkaline lakes above 3,500 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates by sweeping bill.