Southern Bald Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Geronticus calvus compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Bald Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geronticus calvus | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 77.6 cm (30.6 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 1202.0 g (42.40 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Southern Bald Ibis
Near Threatened
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
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.
Andean Ibis
75 cm. White head and neck with chestnut tones; black upperparts; bare reddish facial skin. Restricted to Andean grasslands (puna) of Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina at 3,000–5,000 m elevation. Vulnerable; feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates in high-altitude bogs and grasslands.