African Spoonbill vs Straw-necked Ibis
Platalea alba comparado con Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Spoonbill | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Platalea alba | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 76,8 cm (30.2 in) | 72,9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Peso | 1460,0 g (51.50 oz) | 1340,0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
African Spoonbill only
Ninguno
Straw-necked Ibis only
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
African Spoonbill
Least Concern
Straw-necked 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.
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.