Glossy Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus verglichen mit Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Glossy Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Plegadis falcinellus | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familie | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 55,0 cm (21.7 in) | 72,9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 620,8333333333334 g (21.90 oz) | 1340,0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-6 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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Straw-necked Ibis only
Erhaltungsstatus
Glossy Ibis
Straw-necked 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 …
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.