Glossy Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Glossy Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plegadis falcinellus | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.0 cm (21.7 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 620.8333333333334 g (21.90 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Glossy Ibis
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
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 …
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.