Asian Crested Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Nipponia nippon compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Crested Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nipponia nippon | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.5 cm (30.9 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1900.0 g (67.02 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Asian Crested Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed 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.
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.