African Spoonbill vs Straw-necked Ibis
Platalea alba compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Spoonbill | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platalea alba | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.8 cm (30.2 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1460.0 g (51.50 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Spoonbill only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Spoonbill
Least Concern
Straw-necked 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.
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.