Pied Stilt vs Pied Avocet
Himantopus leucocephalus compared with Recurvirostra avosetta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied Stilt | Pied Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus leucocephalus | Recurvirostra avosetta |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 173.0 g (6.10 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Pied Stilt
Least Concern
Pied Avocet
About These Birds
Pied Stilt
Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) is a slender 33–37 cm wader of Australasia. Black and white with very long pink legs; thin black bill. Inhabits freshwater wetlands, estuaries, and coastal lagoons across Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Common and familiar. Aggressive defender of nest; performs broken-wing distraction display.
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.