Dwarf Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Bostrychia bocagei compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dwarf Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bostrychia bocagei | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.4 cm (18.7 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 866.0 g (30.55 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Dwarf Ibis
Near Threatened
Andean 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.
Andean Ibis
75 cm. White head and neck with chestnut tones; black upperparts; bare reddish facial skin. Restricted to Andean grasslands (puna) of Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina at 3,000–5,000 m elevation. Vulnerable; feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates in high-altitude bogs and grasslands.