White-backed Stilt vs Red-necked Avocet
Himantopus melanurus comparado com Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White-backed Stilt | Red-necked Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Himantopus melanurus | Recurvirostra novaehollandiae |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Estado de conservação | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Peso | 217,5 g (7.67 oz) | 322,3333333333333 g (11.37 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
White-backed Stilt only
Nenhum
Red-necked Avocet only
Nenhum
Estado de conservação
Not Evaluated
White-backed Stilt
Least Concern
Red-necked 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.
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.