White-backed Stilt vs American Avocet
Himantopus melanurus compared with Recurvirostra americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-backed Stilt | American Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus melanurus | Recurvirostra americana |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 217.5 g (7.67 oz) | 307.5 g (10.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
White-backed Stilt
American Avocet
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.
American Avocet
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large 40–51 cm wader of North America. Black and white body; orange-rufous head and neck in breeding plumage; long upturned bill; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline and freshwater lakes, marshes, and coastal flats from western Canada to Mexico. Migratory. Sweeps bill side-to-side in water.