Black-winged Stilt vs Andean Avocet
Himantopus himantopus comparé à Recurvirostra andina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-winged Stilt | Andean Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Himantopus himantopus | Recurvirostra andina |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 44,8 cm (17.6 in) | 47,8 cm (18.8 in) |
| Poids | 215,5 g (7.60 oz) | 325,25 g (11.47 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-6 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Black-winged Stilt only
Aucun(e)
Andean Avocet only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-winged Stilt
Least Concern
Andean Avocet
About These Birds
Black-winged Stilt
Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a slender 33–36 cm wader with extraordinarily long pink legs. Black wings contrast with white body and neck; long thin bill. Wingspan to 70 cm. Widespread across Eurasia, Africa, and Australasia. Inhabits shallow freshwater and brackish lagoons, salt pans, and flooded fields.
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.