Puna Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Plegadis ridgwayi compared with Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Puna Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plegadis ridgwayi | Theristicus branickii |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.6 cm (21.9 in) | 79.1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 593.5 g (20.94 oz) | 1492.0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Puna Ibis
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
Puna Ibis
The Puna Ibis (Plegadis ridgwayi) is a South American member of the family Threskiornithidae, named in honor of the American ornithologist Robert Ridgway. It closely resembles the Glossy Ibis and White-faced Ibis in overall appearance, sharing the characteristic dark, iridescent plumage of the genus, though it tends to be somewhat smaller and shows subtle differences in the extent of facial skin color and iridescence. Adults display chestnut and purplish-brown body plumage with greenish and bronzy gloss on the wings and …
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.