Buff-necked Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Theristicus caudatus compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buff-necked Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theristicus caudatus | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.6 cm (30.9 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1708.0 g (60.25 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Buff-necked Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed 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.
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.