Puna Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Plegadis ridgwayi compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Puna Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plegadis ridgwayi | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.6 cm (21.9 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 593.5 g (20.94 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Puna Ibis
Black-headed 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 …
Black-headed Ibis
65–76 cm. White with bare black head; black wingtips and neck feathers. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands. Near Threatened; declining due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds by probing in shallow water for fish and invertebrates; colonial nester.