African Spoonbill vs Red-naped Ibis
Platalea alba compared with Pseudibis papillosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Spoonbill | Red-naped Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platalea alba | Pseudibis papillosa |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.8 cm (30.2 in) | 76.1 cm (30.0 in) |
| Weight | 1460.0 g (51.50 oz) | 823.0 g (29.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Spoonbill
Least Concern
Red-naped Ibis
About These Birds
African Spoonbill
The African Spoonbill is a large wading bird of the Threskiornithidae family, with an impressive wingspan of about 77 cm and a weight of around 1,460 g. It sweeps its distinctive spatula-shaped bill side to side through shallow water to filter out fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates.
Red-naped Ibis
68 cm. Dark iridescent brown-black; bare red crown patch; white shoulder patch. Resident across South Asia from Pakistan to Myanmar in dry open woodland and cultivation near rivers. Near Threatened; declining due to habitat loss. Feeds on insects, frogs, and crabs in shallow water.