Black Stilt vs American Avocet
Himantopus novaezelandiae comparé à Recurvirostra americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black Stilt | American Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Himantopus novaezelandiae | Recurvirostra americana |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Statut de conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 48,4 cm (19.1 in) | 43,6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Poids | 207,5 g (7.32 oz) | 307,5 g (10.85 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Black Stilt
American Avocet
About These Birds
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.
American Avocet
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) is a large 40–51 cm wader of North America. Black and white body; orange-rufous head and neck in breeding plumage; long upturned bill; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline and freshwater lakes, marshes, and coastal flats from western Canada to Mexico. Migratory. Sweeps bill side-to-side in water.