Buff-necked Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Theristicus caudatus compared with Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buff-necked Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theristicus caudatus | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.6 cm (30.9 in) | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1708.0 g (60.25 oz) | 1522.0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Buff-necked Ibis only
None
African Sacred Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Buff-necked Ibis
Least Concern
African Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
Buff-necked Ibis
71–76 cm. White head and neck with rusty tone; black back; buff breast; bare yellow facial skin. Widespread in South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to Argentina in open savannas and grasslands. Feeds on invertebrates, lizards, and frogs. Common; often in pairs or small groups.
African Sacred Ibis
65–89 cm. White with bare black head and neck; black wingtips; red underwing stripe. Widespread sub-Saharan Africa, Nile Delta, and naturalised in southern Europe and elsewhere. Feeds by probing in wetlands and grasslands for invertebrates. Colonial breeder; associated with ancient Egyptian mythology.