Bare-faced Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Phimosus infuscatus compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-faced Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phimosus infuscatus | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.1 cm (20.9 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 546.5 g (19.28 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-8 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-faced Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed 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.
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.