Hadada Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Bostrychia hagedash compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hadada Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bostrychia hagedash | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.8 cm (26.7 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1252.5 g (44.18 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Hadada Ibis only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Hadada Ibis
Least Concern
Straw-necked 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.
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.