Black Stilt vs Red-necked Avocet
Himantopus novaezelandiae compared with Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Stilt | Red-necked Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus novaezelandiae | Recurvirostra novaehollandiae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Weight | 207.5 g (7.32 oz) | 322.3333333333333 g (11.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Black Stilt
Least Concern
Red-necked 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.
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.