Black-faced Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Theristicus melanopis compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-faced Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theristicus melanopis | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.4 cm (30.1 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1612.5 g (56.88 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-faced Ibis only
Black-headed Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-faced Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed 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.
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.