Image via Macaulay Library
Banded Stilt
- Scientific name
- Cladorhynchus leucocephalus
- Family
- Recurvirostridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Long
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Banded Stilt, scientifically classified as Cladorhynchus leucocephalus, is a specialized wader endemic to Australia. It was first described by ornithologist Georg Forster in 1794, following specimens collected during the voyages of Captain James Cook. Its evolutionary history reflects an adaptation to the ephemeral, hypersaline inland salt lakes of the Australian interior, where it survives by timing its nesting cycles to sudden, unpredictable flood events.
The bird's design is striking, defined by its long, elegant wings and a distinctively pointed tail that aids in its swift, nomadic flight patterns. The most notable feature is the rich chestnut band across its white breast, which contrasts sharply with its black-and-white plumage. Ornithologists have long studied this species as a quintessential example of extreme environmental specialization, noted for its resilience and the social complexity of its large-scale colonial breeding behaviors.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Banded Stilt
Banded Stilt is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Banded Stilt on collecto.rs?
Banded Stilt doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Banded Stilt?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Banded Stilt catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Banded Stilt is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
