Northern Bald Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Geronticus eremita compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Bald Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geronticus eremita | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.4 cm (31.7 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 1342.0 g (47.34 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Northern Bald Ibis
Near Threatened
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
Northern Bald Ibis
70–80 cm. Metallic black plumage; bare red face; long downcurved red bill; shaggy neck ruff. Critically Endangered; fewer than 1,000 birds; breeds in Morocco, Turkey (reintroduced), and parts of Middle East. Migratory; winters in Ethiopia. Ancient cultural significance; once widespread in Europe.
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.