Black Stilt vs Pied Avocet
Himantopus novaezelandiae compared with Recurvirostra avosetta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Stilt | Pied Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus novaezelandiae | Recurvirostra avosetta |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 207.5 g (7.32 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Black Stilt
Least Concern
Pied Avocet
About These Birds
Black Stilt
Black Stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae) is a slender 37–40 cm wader endemic to New Zealand's South Island. Entirely jet-black plumage; long pink-red legs; thin bill. Critically Endangered; only ~100–150 wild birds survive in the upper Waitaki basin braided riverbeds. Intensive captive rearing, predator control, and wetland management ongoing.
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.