American White Ibis vs Glossy Ibis
Eudocimus albus compared with Plegadis falcinellus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American White Ibis | Glossy Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudocimus albus | Plegadis falcinellus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) | 55.0 cm (21.7 in) |
| Weight | 894.1666666666666 g (31.54 oz) | 620.8333333333334 g (21.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American White Ibis only
Glossy Ibis only
None
Conservation Status
American White Ibis
Glossy Ibis
About These Birds
American White Ibis
The American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a medium-sized wading bird belonging to the family Threskiornithidae, immediately recognizable by its entirely white plumage contrasted with a vivid orange-red face, bill, and legs. Adults typically measure 56–71 cm in length with a wingspan of 91–107 cm, and weigh between 750 and 1,050 grams. The long, strongly decurved bill is the bird's most distinctive feature, perfectly adapted for probing soft substrates in search of prey. This species inhabits coastal marshes, mangrove swamps, …
Glossy Ibis
The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is the most widespread member of the genus Plegadis and one of the most cosmopolitan ibises in the world. Adults in breeding plumage display rich chestnut-brown and purplish-maroon tones on the head, neck, and underparts, with wings and upperparts exhibiting an iridescent green and purple gloss that gives the species its name. In non-breeding and juvenile plumages the bird appears more uniformly dark brown with fine white streaking on the head and neck. It measures …