Yellow-billed Spoonbill vs Straw-necked Ibis
Platalea flavipes comparado con Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Yellow-billed Spoonbill | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Platalea flavipes | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 74,0 cm (29.1 in) | 72,9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Peso | 1782,0 g (62.86 oz) | 1340,0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Yellow-billed Spoonbill only
Ninguno
Straw-necked Ibis only
Estado de conservación
Yellow-billed Spoonbill
Straw-necked Ibis
About These Birds
Yellow-billed Spoonbill
The Yellow-billed Spoonbill (Platalea flavipes) is a large wading bird endemic to Australia and belonging to the family Threskiornithidae. It is most readily distinguished from the co-occurring Royal Spoonbill by its pale yellow bill, facial skin, and legs — all yellowish rather than black — giving it a distinctive pale overall appearance. Adults are entirely white in body plumage and measure 76–92 cm in length with a wingspan of approximately 120–125 cm. During the breeding season, birds develop filamentous plumes …
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.