Pied Stilt vs Pied Avocet
Himantopus leucocephalus в сравнении с Recurvirostra avosetta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Pied Stilt | Pied Avocet |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Himantopus leucocephalus | Recurvirostra avosetta |
| 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) | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Not Evaluated
Pied Stilt
Least Concern
Pied 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.
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.