American White Ibis vs Giant Ibis
Eudocimus albus comparé à Thaumatibis gigantea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American White Ibis | Giant Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Eudocimus albus | Thaumatibis gigantea |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) | 106,6 cm (42.0 in) |
| Poids | 894,1666666666666 g (31.54 oz) | 3515,0 g (123.99 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
American White Ibis only
Giant Ibis only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
American White Ibis
Giant Ibis
About These Birds
American White Ibis
The American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a medium-sized wading bird belonging to the family Threskiornithidae, immediately recognizable by its entirely white plumage contrasted with a vivid orange-red face, bill, and legs. Adults typically measure 56–71 cm in length with a wingspan of 91–107 cm, and weigh between 750 and 1,050 grams. The long, strongly decurved bill is the bird's most distinctive feature, perfectly adapted for probing soft substrates in search of prey. This species inhabits coastal marshes, mangrove swamps, …
Giant Ibis
102–106 cm. Massive; dark brown with naked grey head; heavy downcurved grey bill; red legs. Critically Endangered; world's largest ibis with fewer than 250 adults. Breeds in Cambodian lowland forests and adjacent Laos. Threatened by logging, hunting, and human disturbance near nests.