Scarlet Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Eudocimus ruber compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudocimus ruber | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.1 cm (20.5 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 778.75 g (27.47 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Scarlet Ibis
Black-headed Ibis
About These Birds
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 …
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.