Australian Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Threskiornis moluccus compared with Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Threskiornis moluccus | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.4 cm (27.7 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 1895.0 g (66.84 oz) | 1340.0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Australian Ibis only
None
Straw-necked Ibis only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian Ibis
Least Concern
Straw-necked Ibis
About These Birds
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.
Straw-necked Ibis
59–76 cm. White with black neck bristles; bare dark head; yellowish bill. Endemic to Australia in grasslands, pastures, and inland wetlands. Nomadic; follows rainfall across the continent. Feeds on insects and invertebrates in dry grassland. Often seen in mixed flocks with Australian Ibis.