Northern Bald Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Geronticus eremita compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Bald Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geronticus eremita | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.4 cm (31.7 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1342.0 g (47.34 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Northern Bald Ibis only
None
Conservation Status
Endangered
Northern Bald Ibis
Least Concern
Straw-necked 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.
Straw-necked Ibis
59–76 cm. White with black neck bristles; bare dark head; yellowish bill. Endemic to Australia in grasslands, pastures, and inland wetlands. Nomadic; follows rainfall across the continent. Feeds on insects and invertebrates in dry grassland. Often seen in mixed flocks with Australian Ibis.