Andean Avocet vs Red-necked Avocet
Recurvirostra andina comparado con Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Andean Avocet | Red-necked Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Recurvirostra andina | Recurvirostra novaehollandiae |
| Orden | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familia | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 47,8 cm (18.8 in) | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Peso | 325,25 g (11.47 oz) | 322,3333333333333 g (11.37 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Andean Avocet only
Red-necked Avocet only
Ninguno
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Andean Avocet
Least Concern
Red-necked 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.
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.