Wattled Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Bostrychia carunculata compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wattled Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bostrychia carunculata | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wattled Ibis
Near Threatened
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
Wattled Ibis
75 cm. Dark brown with metallic sheen; distinctive fleshy red wattle on throat; bare red facial skin. Endemic to Ethiopian highlands above 2,000 m. Feeds on invertebrates and plant matter in highland marshes and grassy hillsides. Near Threatened; restricted range on montane wetlands.
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.