Sharp-tailed Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Cercibis oxycerca compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sharp-tailed Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cercibis oxycerca | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.0 cm (31.5 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 1819.0 g (64.16 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sharp-tailed Ibis
Near Threatened
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
Sharp-tailed Ibis
71–76 cm. Dark chestnut-brown with glossy purple-green wings; long pointed tail; bare red facial skin; red legs. Resident in llanos and gallery forests of Venezuela, Colombia, Trinidad, and Guyana. Feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates in wetlands and grasslands. Often gregarious; local nomadic movements.
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.