Eurasian Spoonbill vs Straw-necked Ibis
Platalea leucorodia compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eurasian Spoonbill | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platalea leucorodia | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.3 cm (28.5 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1605.0 g (56.61 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Eurasian Spoonbill only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Eurasian Spoonbill
Straw-necked Ibis
About These Birds
Eurasian Spoonbill
The Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) is the most widespread member of the genus Platalea and the only spoonbill found across Europe. It is a large, all-white wading bird belonging to the family Threskiornithidae, measuring 70–95 cm in length with a wingspan of 115–135 cm and weighing 1,100–2,000 grams. The most immediately distinctive feature is its long, spatula-shaped bill, flattened and widened at the tip to form an oval spoon shape, which is black with a yellow tip in adults. Breeding …
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.