Black-winged Stilt vs Red-necked Avocet
Himantopus himantopus compared with Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Stilt | Red-necked Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus himantopus | Recurvirostra novaehollandiae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.8 cm (17.6 in) | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Weight | 215.5 g (7.60 oz) | 322.3333333333333 g (11.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-winged Stilt
Least Concern
Red-necked 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.
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.