Madagascar Crested Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis

Lophotibis cristata مقارنةً بـ Threskiornis spinicollis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Madagascar Crested Ibis Straw-necked Ibis
الاسم العلمي Lophotibis cristata Threskiornis spinicollis
الرتبة Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
الفصيلة Threskiornithidae Threskiornithidae
حالة الحفاظ Vulnerable Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 63,8 cm (25.1 in) 72,9 cm (28.7 in)
الوزن 583,0 g (20.56 oz) 1340,0 g (47.27 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 3 2-5
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Madagascar Crested Ibis only

بلا

Straw-necked Ibis only

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حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable

Madagascar Crested Ibis

Least Concern

Straw-necked Ibis

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About These Birds

Madagascar Crested Ibis

The Madagascar Crested Ibis (Lophotibis cristata) is the sole member of its genus and one of the most distinctive members of the family Threskiornithidae, endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is a medium to large ibis measuring 50 cm in length, notable for a long, shaggy white crest that erupts from the nape and cascades down the back of the neck, contrasting sharply with the rufous-brown body plumage. The wings are white, creating a striking pattern in flight, while …

Straw-necked Ibis

59–76 cm. White with black neck bristles; bare dark head; yellowish bill. Endemic to Australia in grasslands, pastures, and inland wetlands. Nomadic; follows rainfall across the continent. Feeds on insects and invertebrates in dry grassland. Often seen in mixed flocks with Australian Ibis.

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