Glossy Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus verglichen mit Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Glossy Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Plegadis falcinellus | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familie | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 55,0 cm (21.7 in) | 70,0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 620,8333333333334 g (21.90 oz) | 1303,0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Glossy Ibis
Black-headed Ibis
About These Birds
Glossy Ibis
The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is the most widespread member of the genus Plegadis and one of the most cosmopolitan ibises in the world. Adults in breeding plumage display rich chestnut-brown and purplish-maroon tones on the head, neck, and underparts, with wings and upperparts exhibiting an iridescent green and purple gloss that gives the species its name. In non-breeding and juvenile plumages the bird appears more uniformly dark brown with fine white streaking on the head and neck. It measures …
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.