Black-necked Stilt vs American Avocet
Himantopus mexicanus compared with Recurvirostra americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Stilt | American Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Himantopus mexicanus | Recurvirostra americana |
| 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) | 307.5 g (10.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-7 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Black-necked Stilt
Least Concern
American 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.
American Avocet
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large 40–51 cm wader of North America. Black and white body; orange-rufous head and neck in breeding plumage; long upturned bill; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline and freshwater lakes, marshes, and coastal flats from western Canada to Mexico. Migratory. Sweeps bill side-to-side in water.