White-backed Stilt vs Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus melanurus compared with Himantopus mexicanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-backed Stilt | Black-necked Stilt |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus melanurus | Himantopus mexicanus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 217.5 g (7.67 oz) | 173.0 g (6.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
White-backed Stilt
Not Evaluated
Black-necked Stilt
About These Birds
White-backed Stilt
White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus) is a slender 35–38 cm wader of southern South America. Similar to Black-necked Stilt but with distinctive white back and rump contrasting with black wings. Long pink legs. Inhabits shallow freshwater lakes, flooded grassland, and saline lagoons in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is a slender 35–39 cm wader of the Americas. Bold black and white plumage; very long bright pink legs. Inhabits shallow freshwater and brackish ponds, salt pans, and coastal marshes from the western USA south to Brazil and Peru. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates.