American White Ibis vs Southern Bald Ibis
Eudocimus albus compared with Geronticus calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American White Ibis | Southern Bald Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudocimus albus | Geronticus calvus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) | 77.6 cm (30.6 in) |
| Weight | 894.1666666666666 g (31.54 oz) | 1202.0 g (42.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American White Ibis only
Southern Bald Ibis only
None
Conservation Status
American White Ibis
Southern Bald 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, …
Southern Bald Ibis
79 cm. Glossy black with metallic sheen; bare pink facial skin; red bill and legs. Endemic to South Africa and Lesotho in mountain grasslands and escarpments. Vulnerable; feeds on insects and small vertebrates in short grassland. Colonial breeder on cliff ledges; at risk from pesticides and habitat loss.