Pied Stilt vs American Avocet
Himantopus leucocephalus в сравнении с Recurvirostra americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Pied Stilt | American Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Himantopus leucocephalus | Recurvirostra americana |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Recurvirostridae | Recurvirostridae |
| Охранный статус | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | — | 43,6 cm (17.2 in) |
| Масса | 173,0 g (6.10 oz) | 307,5 g (10.85 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Pied Stilt
American Avocet
About These Birds
Pied Stilt
Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) is a slender 33–37 cm wader of Australasia. Black and white with very long pink legs; thin black bill. Inhabits freshwater wetlands, estuaries, and coastal lagoons across Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Common and familiar. Aggressive defender of nest; performs broken-wing distraction display.
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.