Southern Bald Ibis vs Andean Ibis
Geronticus calvus comparé à Theristicus branickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Southern Bald Ibis | Andean Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Geronticus calvus | Theristicus branickii |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 77,6 cm (30.6 in) | 79,1 cm (31.1 in) |
| Poids | 1202,0 g (42.40 oz) | 1492,0 g (52.63 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Southern Bald Ibis
Near Threatened
Andean Ibis
About These Birds
Southern Bald Ibis
79 cm. Glossy black with metallic sheen; bare pink facial skin; red bill and legs. Endemic to South Africa and Lesotho in mountain grasslands and escarpments. Vulnerable; feeds on insects and small vertebrates in short grassland. Colonial breeder on cliff ledges; at risk from pesticides and habitat loss.
Andean Ibis
75 cm. White head and neck with chestnut tones; black upperparts; bare reddish facial skin. Restricted to Andean grasslands (puna) of Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina at 3,000–5,000 m elevation. Vulnerable; feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates in high-altitude bogs and grasslands.