Spot-breasted Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Bostrychia rara compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spot-breasted Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bostrychia rara | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 866.0 g (30.55 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Spot-breasted Ibis only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spot-breasted Ibis
Least Concern
Straw-necked Ibis
About These Birds
Spot-breasted Ibis
47–53 cm. Brown with white-spotted breast; bare red-orange facial skin. Resident in lowland rainforest of West and Central Africa from Sierra Leone to Uganda. Secretive forest ibis; feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates on forest floor. Near Threatened; threatened by deforestation.
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.