African Sacred Ibis vs Reunion Ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus compared with Threskiornis solitarius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Sacred Ibis | Reunion Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Threskiornis aethiopicus | Threskiornis solitarius |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.8 cm (28.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 1522.0 g (53.69 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Sacred Ibis only
Reunion Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Sacred Ibis
Extinct
Reunion 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.
Reunion Ibis
Extinct; known from bone material and historical accounts from Réunion. White ibis that lived on Réunion until exterminated by hunting after European settlement in the 17th century. Long confused with other species in historical records; related to African Sacred Ibis.