Green Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Mesembrinibis cayennensis compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Green Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesembrinibis cayennensis | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 758.75 g (26.76 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Green Ibis
Near Threatened
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
Green Ibis
46–56 cm. Entirely dark glossy green with bronze sheen; red bill and legs; bare facial skin. Resident in tropical lowland forests and forest edges of South America from Panama to Bolivia and southern Brazil. Feeds on invertebrates and amphibians along forest streams. Secretive; usually solitary.
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.