Sharp-tailed Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Cercibis oxycerca compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sharp-tailed Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cercibis oxycerca | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.0 cm (31.5 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1819.0 g (64.16 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Sharp-tailed Ibis only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Sharp-tailed Ibis
Least Concern
Straw-necked 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.
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.