Northern Bald Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Geronticus eremita compared with Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Bald Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geronticus eremita | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.4 cm (31.7 in) | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1342.0 g (47.34 oz) | 1522.0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Northern Bald Ibis only
None
African Sacred Ibis only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Northern Bald Ibis
Least Concern
African Sacred 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.
African Sacred Ibis
65–89 cm. White with bare black head and neck; black wingtips; red underwing stripe. Widespread sub-Saharan Africa, Nile Delta, and naturalised in southern Europe and elsewhere. Feeds by probing in wetlands and grasslands for invertebrates. Colonial breeder; associated with ancient Egyptian mythology.