Pied Stilt vs Red-necked Avocet
Himantopus leucocephalus verglichen mit Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Pied Stilt | Red-necked Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Himantopus leucocephalus | Recurvirostra novaehollandiae |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | — | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 173,0 g (6.10 oz) | 322,3333333333333 g (11.37 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-6 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Not Evaluated
Pied Stilt
Least Concern
Red-necked Avocet
About These Birds
Pied Stilt
Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) is a slender 33–37 cm wader of Australasia. Black and white with very long pink legs; thin black bill. Inhabits freshwater wetlands, estuaries, and coastal lagoons across Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Common and familiar. Aggressive defender of nest; performs broken-wing distraction display.
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.