Pied Stilt vs Red-necked Avocet
Himantopus leucocephalus compared with Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied Stilt | Red-necked Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus leucocephalus | Recurvirostra novaehollandiae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Weight | 173.0 g (6.10 oz) | 322.3333333333333 g (11.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Pied Stilt
Least Concern
Red-necked 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.
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.