Sharp-tailed Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Cercibis oxycerca compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sharp-tailed Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cercibis oxycerca | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.0 cm (31.5 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1819.0 g (64.16 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sharp-tailed Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed 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.
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.