African Spoonbill vs Black-faced Ibis
Platalea alba compared with Theristicus melanopis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Spoonbill | Black-faced Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platalea alba | Theristicus melanopis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.8 cm (30.2 in) | 76.4 cm (30.1 in) |
| Weight | 1460.0 g (51.50 oz) | 1612.5 g (56.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Spoonbill only
Black-faced Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Spoonbill
Least Concern
Black-faced Ibis
About These Birds
African Spoonbill
The African Spoonbill is a large wading bird of the Threskiornithidae family, with an impressive wingspan of about 77 cm and a weight of around 1,460 g. It sweeps its distinctive spatula-shaped bill side to side through shallow water to filter out fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates.
Black-faced Ibis
71 cm. White head; black face mask and back; buff underparts; bare black-and-red facial skin; pink legs. Resident in southern South America (Chile, Argentina) and Andean foothills. Feeds on invertebrates in grasslands and wetlands. Moves seasonally; some populations migratory.