Yellow-billed Spoonbill vs Straw-necked Ibis
Platalea flavipes compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-billed Spoonbill | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platalea flavipes | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 74.0 cm (29.1 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1782.0 g (62.86 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Yellow-billed Spoonbill only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Yellow-billed Spoonbill
Straw-necked Ibis
About These Birds
Yellow-billed Spoonbill
The Yellow-billed Spoonbill (Platalea flavipes) is a large wading bird endemic to Australia and belonging to the family Threskiornithidae. It is most readily distinguished from the co-occurring Royal Spoonbill by its pale yellow bill, facial skin, and legs — all yellowish rather than black — giving it a distinctive pale overall appearance. Adults are entirely white in body plumage and measure 76–92 cm in length with a wingspan of approximately 120–125 cm. During the breeding season, birds develop filamentous plumes …
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.