Hadada Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Bostrychia hagedash compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hadada Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bostrychia hagedash | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.8 cm (26.7 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1252.5 g (44.18 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Hadada Ibis only
Black-headed Ibis only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Hadada Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed Ibis
About These Birds
Hadada Ibis
76 cm. Greyish-brown; iridescent purple-green shoulder patch; bare grey-pink facial skin; reddish bill stripe. Very common and widespread across sub-Saharan Africa; increasingly colonises urban parks and gardens. Feeds on earthworms and invertebrates in lawns and open ground. Known for loud, far-carrying calls.
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.