Sharp-tailed Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Cercibis oxycerca compared with Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sharp-tailed Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cercibis oxycerca | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.0 cm (31.5 in) | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1819.0 g (64.16 oz) | 1522.0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Sharp-tailed Ibis only
None
African Sacred Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sharp-tailed Ibis
Least Concern
African Sacred 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.
African Sacred Ibis
65–89 cm. White with bare black head and neck; black wingtips; red underwing stripe. Widespread sub-Saharan Africa, Nile Delta, and naturalised in southern Europe and elsewhere. Feeds by probing in wetlands and grasslands for invertebrates. Colonial breeder; associated with ancient Egyptian mythology.