White-backed Stilt vs Andean Avocet
Himantopus melanurus comparé à Recurvirostra andina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-backed Stilt | Andean Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Himantopus melanurus | Recurvirostra andina |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 47,8 cm (18.8 in) |
| Poids | 217,5 g (7.67 oz) | 325,25 g (11.47 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
White-backed Stilt only
Aucun(e)
Andean Avocet only
Statut de conservation
Not Evaluated
White-backed Stilt
Least Concern
Andean Avocet
About These Birds
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.
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.