American White Ibis vs Scarlet Ibis
Eudocimus albus compared with Eudocimus ruber
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American White Ibis | Scarlet Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudocimus albus | Eudocimus ruber |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) | 52.1 cm (20.5 in) |
| Weight | 894.1666666666666 g (31.54 oz) | 778.75 g (27.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American White Ibis only
Scarlet Ibis only
None
Conservation Status
American White Ibis
Scarlet 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, …
Scarlet Ibis
The Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) is one of the most brilliantly colored birds in the Americas, celebrated for its intense scarlet plumage that covers virtually the entire body. It belongs to the family Threskiornithidae and is closely related to the American White Ibis, with which it hybridizes freely in areas of range overlap in Trinidad and Venezuela. Adults measure approximately 55–63 cm in length and weigh 650–900 grams. The long, strongly decurved reddish bill, black wingtips, and bright red legs …