African Sacred Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus comparado con Threskiornis spinicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Sacred Ibis | Straw-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Threskiornis aethiopicus | Threskiornis spinicollis |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) | 72,9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Peso | 1522,0 g (53.69 oz) | 1340,0 g (47.27 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
African Sacred Ibis only
Ninguno
Straw-necked Ibis only
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
African Sacred Ibis
Least Concern
Straw-necked Ibis
About These Birds
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.
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.