Pied Avocet vs Red-necked Avocet
Recurvirostra avosetta comparé à Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Pied Avocet | Red-necked Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Recurvirostra avosetta | Recurvirostra novaehollandiae |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 43,6 cm (17.2 in) | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Poids | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) | 322,3333333333333 g (11.37 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Pied Avocet
Least Concern
Red-necked Avocet
About These Birds
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.
Red-necked Avocet
Red-necked Avocet (Recurvirostra novaehollandiae) is a large 40–46 cm avocet endemic to Australia. White and black body; distinctive chestnut-red head and neck; long upturned bill; blue-grey legs. Inhabits shallow saline lakes, salt pans, and coastal lagoons across inland and coastal Australia.