Asian Crested Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Nipponia nippon compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Crested Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nipponia nippon | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.5 cm (30.9 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1900.0 g (67.02 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Asian Crested Ibis only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Asian Crested Ibis
Least Concern
Straw-necked 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.
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.