African Spoonbill vs Black-faced Ibis
Platalea alba comparado con Theristicus melanopis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Spoonbill | Black-faced Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Platalea alba | Theristicus melanopis |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 76,8 cm (30.2 in) | 76,4 cm (30.1 in) |
| Peso | 1460,0 g (51.50 oz) | 1612,5 g (56.88 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
African Spoonbill only
Black-faced Ibis only
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
African Spoonbill
Least Concern
Black-faced Ibis
About These Birds
African Spoonbill
The African Spoonbill is a large wading bird of the Threskiornithidae family, with an impressive wingspan of about 77 cm and a weight of around 1,460 g. It sweeps its distinctive spatula-shaped bill side to side through shallow water to filter out fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates.
Black-faced Ibis
71 cm. White head; black face mask and back; buff underparts; bare black-and-red facial skin; pink legs. Resident in southern South America (Chile, Argentina) and Andean foothills. Feeds on invertebrates in grasslands and wetlands. Moves seasonally; some populations migratory.