Andean Avocet vs Pied Avocet
Recurvirostra andina compared with Recurvirostra avosetta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andean Avocet | Pied Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Recurvirostra andina | Recurvirostra avosetta |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.8 cm (18.8 in) | 43.6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 325.25 g (11.47 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Andean Avocet
Least Concern
Pied Avocet
About These Birds
Andean Avocet
Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) is a large 44–47 cm avocet of high-altitude Andean salt lakes. White body with black wings; all-white head; long upturned bill; bluish-grey legs. Restricted to saline and alkaline lakes above 3,500 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Feeds on invertebrates by sweeping bill.
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.