Red-naped Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Pseudibis papillosa compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-naped Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudibis papillosa | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.1 cm (30.0 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 823.0 g (29.03 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-naped Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed Ibis
About These Birds
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.
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.