White-backed Stilt vs Andean Avocet
Himantopus melanurus compared with Recurvirostra andina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-backed Stilt | Andean Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus melanurus | Recurvirostra andina |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 47.8 cm (18.8 in) |
| Weight | 217.5 g (7.67 oz) | 325.25 g (11.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
White-backed Stilt
Least Concern
Andean 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.
Andean Avocet
Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) is a large 44–47 cm avocet of high-altitude Andean salt lakes. White body with black wings; all-white head; long upturned bill; bluish-grey legs. Restricted to saline and alkaline lakes above 3,500 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates by sweeping bill.