Bare-faced Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Phimosus infuscatus compared with Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-faced Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phimosus infuscatus | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.1 cm (20.9 in) | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 546.5 g (19.28 oz) | 1522.0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-8 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-faced Ibis
Least Concern
African Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
Bare-faced Ibis
The Bare-faced Ibis is a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae found in open wetlands, flooded grasslands, and agricultural areas across South America. Weighing about 546.5g with a wingspan of 53.1cm, it has a distinctive bare reddish face and a long curved bill. It probes mud and shallow water for invertebrates, fish, and amphibians.
African Sacred Ibis
65–89 cm. White with bare black head and neck; black wingtips; red underwing stripe. Widespread sub-Saharan Africa, Nile Delta, and naturalised in southern Europe and elsewhere. Feeds by probing in wetlands and grasslands for invertebrates. Colonial breeder; associated with ancient Egyptian mythology.