Black-headed Ibis vs Australian Ibis
Threskiornis melanocephalus compared with Threskiornis moluccus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Ibis | Australian Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Threskiornis melanocephalus | Threskiornis moluccus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.0 cm (27.6 in) | 70.4 cm (27.7 in) |
| Weight | 1303.0 g (45.96 oz) | 1895.0 g (66.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Ibis
Least Concern
Australian Ibis
About These Birds
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.
Australian Ibis
65–76 cm. White with bare black head; black wingtips; glossy blue-black ornamental plumes in breeding. Resident across Australia and New Guinea in wetlands, grasslands, and urban areas. Common and adaptable; increasingly abundant in cities. Feeds by probing for invertebrates and foraging in rubbish.