Pied Avocet vs Red-necked Avocet

Recurvirostra avosetta в сравнении с Recurvirostra novaehollandiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Pied Avocet Red-necked Avocet
Научное название Recurvirostra avosetta Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Отряд Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Семейство Recurvirostridae Recurvirostridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 43,6 cm (17.2 in) 45,0 cm (17.7 in)
Масса 315,0 g (11.11 oz) 322,3333333333333 g (11.37 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-4 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Pied Avocet only

Нет

Red-necked Avocet only

Нет

Охранный статус

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.

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