White-backed Stilt vs Black Stilt
Himantopus melanurus comparé à Himantopus novaezelandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-backed Stilt | Black Stilt |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Himantopus melanurus | Himantopus novaezelandiae |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 48,4 cm (19.1 in) |
| Poids | 217,5 g (7.67 oz) | 207,5 g (7.32 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
White-backed Stilt
Black Stilt
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.
Black Stilt
Black Stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae) is a slender 37–40 cm wader endemic to New Zealand's South Island. Entirely jet-black plumage; long pink-red legs; thin bill. Critically Endangered; only ~100–150 wild birds survive in the upper Waitaki basin braided riverbeds. Intensive captive rearing, predator control, and wetland management ongoing.