Green Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Mesembrinibis cayennensis compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Green Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesembrinibis cayennensis | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 59.2 cm (23.3 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 758.75 g (26.76 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Green Ibis only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Green Ibis
Least Concern
Straw-necked 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.
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.