Buff-necked Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Theristicus caudatus comparado con Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Buff-necked Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Theristicus caudatus | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 78,6 cm (30.9 in) | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Peso | 1708,0 g (60.25 oz) | 1522,0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Buff-necked Ibis only
Ninguno
African Sacred Ibis only
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Buff-necked Ibis
Least Concern
African Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
Buff-necked Ibis
71–76 cm. White head and neck with rusty tone; black back; buff breast; bare yellow facial skin. Widespread in South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to Argentina in open savannas and grasslands. Feeds on invertebrates, lizards, and frogs. Common; often in pairs or small groups.
African Sacred Ibis
65–89 cm. White with bare black head and neck; black wingtips; red underwing stripe. Widespread sub-Saharan Africa, Nile Delta, and naturalised in southern Europe and elsewhere. Feeds by probing in wetlands and grasslands for invertebrates. Colonial breeder; associated with ancient Egyptian mythology.