Asian Crested Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Nipponia nippon compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Crested Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nipponia nippon | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.5 cm (30.9 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 1900.0 g (67.02 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Asian Crested Ibis
Near Threatened
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
Asian Crested Ibis
55–77 cm. White overall; bare red facial skin; long drooping nape plumes; pinkish wash in breeding. Endangered; reduced to near-extinction by 1981 (7 individuals in Japan) but recovered through captive breeding to thousands. Resident Japan, China, Korea; feeds on fish and crustaceans in rice paddies.
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.