Malagasy Sacred Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Threskiornis bernieri compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Sacred Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Threskiornis bernieri | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 68.4 cm (26.9 in) | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1493.2 g (52.67 oz) | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Malagasy Sacred Ibis
Least Concern
Black-headed Ibis
About These Birds
Malagasy Sacred Ibis
65–89 cm. White with naked black head; black wingtips. Endemic to Madagascar and Aldabra Atoll. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat destruction and hunting. Closely related to African Sacred Ibis; feeds in coastal wetlands, mangroves, and rice paddies.
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.