White-faced Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Plegadis chihi compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-faced Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plegadis chihi | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 49.3 cm (19.4 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 574.8333333333334 g (20.28 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
White-faced Ibis
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
White-faced Ibis
The White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) is a medium-sized wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae, closely related to and formerly considered conspecific with the Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). Breeding adults are distinguished from the Glossy Ibis by a band of white feathers bordering the bare reddish facial skin around the eye and bill base, and by reddish (not grayish-blue) legs. In non-breeding and juvenile plumages the two species are extremely similar, with the White-faced Ibis showing warmer reddish-brown tones and red …
Andean Ibis
75 cm. White head and neck with chestnut tones; black upperparts; bare reddish facial skin. Restricted to Andean grasslands (puna) of Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina at 3,000–5,000 m elevation. Vulnerable; feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates in high-altitude bogs and grasslands.