African Sacred Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Sacred Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Threskiornis aethiopicus | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1522.0 g (53.69 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Sacred Ibis only
Black-headed Ibis only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Sacred Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed Ibis
About These Birds
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.
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.