American White Ibis vs Red-naped Ibis
Eudocimus albus compared with Pseudibis papillosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American White Ibis | Red-naped Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudocimus albus | Pseudibis papillosa |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) | 76.1 cm (30.0 in) |
| Weight | 894.1666666666666 g (31.54 oz) | 823.0 g (29.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American White Ibis only
Red-naped Ibis only
None
Conservation Status
American White Ibis
Red-naped Ibis
About These Birds
American White Ibis
The American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a medium-sized wading bird belonging to the family Threskiornithidae, immediately recognizable by its entirely white plumage contrasted with a vivid orange-red face, bill, and legs. Adults typically measure 56–71 cm in length with a wingspan of 91–107 cm, and weigh between 750 and 1,050 grams. The long, strongly decurved bill is the bird's most distinctive feature, perfectly adapted for probing soft substrates in search of prey. This species inhabits coastal marshes, mangrove swamps, …
Red-naped Ibis
68 cm. Dark iridescent brown-black; bare red crown patch; white shoulder patch. Resident across South Asia from Pakistan to Myanmar in dry open woodland and cultivation near rivers. Near Threatened; declining due to habitat loss. Feeds on insects, frogs, and crabs in shallow water.