Black-faced Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Theristicus melanopis compared with Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-faced Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theristicus melanopis | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.4 cm (30.1 in) | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1612.5 g (56.88 oz) | 1522.0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-faced Ibis only
African Sacred Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-faced Ibis
Least Concern
African Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
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.
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.