African Spoonbill vs Giant Ibis
Platalea alba compared with Thaumatibis gigantea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Spoonbill | Giant Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platalea alba | Thaumatibis gigantea |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.8 cm (30.2 in) | 106.6 cm (42.0 in) |
| Weight | 1460.0 g (51.50 oz) | 3515.0 g (123.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Spoonbill
Critically Endangered
Giant 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.
Giant Ibis
102–106 cm. Massive; dark brown with naked grey head; heavy downcurved grey bill; red legs. Critically Endangered; world's largest ibis with fewer than 250 adults. Breeds in Cambodian lowland forests and adjacent Laos. Threatened by logging, hunting, and human disturbance near nests.