Black-winged Stilt vs Pied Avocet
Himantopus himantopus comparé à Recurvirostra avosetta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-winged Stilt | Pied Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Himantopus himantopus | Recurvirostra avosetta |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 44,8 cm (17.6 in) | 43,6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Poids | 215,5 g (7.60 oz) | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-winged Stilt
Least Concern
Pied 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.
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.