American White Ibis vs Black-faced Ibis
Eudocimus albus compared with Theristicus melanopis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American White Ibis | Black-faced Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudocimus albus | Theristicus melanopis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 56.0 cm (22.0 in) | 76.4 cm (30.1 in) |
| Weight | 894.1666666666666 g (31.54 oz) | 1612.5 g (56.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American White Ibis only
Black-faced Ibis only
None
Conservation Status
American White Ibis
Black-faced Ibis
About These Birds
American White Ibis
The American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a medium-sized wading bird belonging to the family Threskiornithidae, immediately recognizable by its entirely white plumage contrasted with a vivid orange-red face, bill, and legs. Adults typically measure 56–71 cm in length with a wingspan of 91–107 cm, and weigh between 750 and 1,050 grams. The long, strongly decurved bill is the bird's most distinctive feature, perfectly adapted for probing soft substrates in search of prey. This species inhabits coastal marshes, mangrove swamps, …
Black-faced Ibis
71 cm. White head; black face mask and back; buff underparts; bare black-and-red facial skin; pink legs. Resident in southern South America (Chile, Argentina) and Andean foothills. Feeds on invertebrates in grasslands and wetlands. Moves seasonally; some populations migratory.