Black-necked Stilt vs Pied Avocet
Himantopus mexicanus compared with Recurvirostra avosetta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Stilt | Pied Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus mexicanus | 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 | 1-7 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Black-necked Stilt
Least Concern
Pied Avocet
About These Birds
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.
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.