Royal Spoonbill vs Straw-necked Ibis
Platalea regia compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Royal Spoonbill | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platalea regia | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1731.6666666666667 g (61.08 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Royal Spoonbill only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Royal Spoonbill
Straw-necked Ibis
About These Birds
Royal Spoonbill
The Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia) is a large, elegant wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae, native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is one of two spoonbill species found in Australasia, distinguished from the Yellow-billed Spoonbill by its black bill, face, and legs, as well as by its breeding plumage features. Adults are predominantly white, measuring 74–81 cm in length with a wingspan of approximately 120 cm. During the breeding season, both …
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.