Puna Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Plegadis ridgwayi compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Puna Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plegadis ridgwayi | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.6 cm (21.9 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 593.5 g (20.94 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Puna Ibis only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Puna Ibis
Straw-necked 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 …
Straw-necked Ibis
59–76 cm. White with black neck bristles; bare dark head; yellowish bill. Endemic to Australia in grasslands, pastures, and inland wetlands. Nomadic; follows rainfall across the continent. Feeds on insects and invertebrates in dry grassland. Often seen in mixed flocks with Australian Ibis.