Pied Stilt vs White-backed Stilt
Himantopus leucocephalus comparé à Himantopus melanurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Pied Stilt | White-backed Stilt |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Himantopus leucocephalus | Himantopus melanurus |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | — |
| Poids | 173,0 g (6.10 oz) | 217,5 g (7.67 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-6 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Not Evaluated
Pied Stilt
Not Evaluated
White-backed Stilt
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.
White-backed Stilt
White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus) is a slender 35–38 cm wader of southern South America. Similar to Black-necked Stilt but with distinctive white back and rump contrasting with black wings. Long pink legs. Inhabits shallow freshwater lakes, flooded grassland, and saline lagoons in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.