Northern Bald Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Geronticus eremita compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Bald Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geronticus eremita | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.4 cm (31.7 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1342.0 g (47.34 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Northern Bald Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed 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.
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.