Glossy Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus compared with Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Glossy Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plegadis falcinellus | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.0 cm (21.7 in) | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 620.8333333333334 g (21.90 oz) | 1522.0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Glossy Ibis
African Sacred 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 …
African Sacred Ibis
65–89 cm. White with bare black head and neck; black wingtips; red underwing stripe. Widespread sub-Saharan Africa, Nile Delta, and naturalised in southern Europe and elsewhere. Feeds by probing in wetlands and grasslands for invertebrates. Colonial breeder; associated with ancient Egyptian mythology.