Wattled Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Bostrychia carunculata compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wattled Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bostrychia carunculata | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Wattled Ibis only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wattled Ibis
Least Concern
Straw-necked 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.
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.