Dwarf Ibis vs American White Ibis
Bostrychia bocagei compared with Eudocimus albus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dwarf Ibis | American White Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bostrychia bocagei | Eudocimus albus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.4 cm (18.7 in) | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) |
| Weight | 866.0 g (30.55 oz) | 894.1666666666666 g (31.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Dwarf Ibis only
None
American White Ibis only
Conservation Status
Dwarf Ibis
American White Ibis
About These Birds
Dwarf Ibis
45–50 cm. Small ibis; dark brown with olive gloss; bare facial skin. Critically Endangered; endemic to São Tomé Island (Gulf of Guinea). Fewer than 250 birds; threatened by forest clearance and hunting. The world's smallest ibis; feeds on earthworms and invertebrates in moist forest.
American White Ibis
The American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a medium-sized wading bird belonging to the family Threskiornithidae, immediately recognizable by its entirely white plumage contrasted with a vivid orange-red face, bill, and legs. Adults typically measure 56–71 cm in length with a wingspan of 91–107 cm, and weigh between 750 and 1,050 grams. The long, strongly decurved bill is the bird's most distinctive feature, perfectly adapted for probing soft substrates in search of prey. This species inhabits coastal marshes, mangrove swamps, …