Dwarf Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Bostrychia bocagei compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dwarf Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bostrychia bocagei | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.4 cm (18.7 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 866.0 g (30.55 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Dwarf Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed 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.
Black-headed Ibis
65–76 cm. White with bare black head; black wingtips and neck feathers. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands. Near Threatened; declining due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds by probing in shallow water for fish and invertebrates; colonial nester.