Black-necked Stilt vs Red-necked Avocet
Himantopus mexicanus compared with Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Stilt | Red-necked Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus mexicanus | 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 | 1-7 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Black-necked Stilt
Least Concern
Red-necked 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.
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.