Northern Bald Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Geronticus eremita comparé à Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Northern Bald Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Geronticus eremita | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 80,4 cm (31.7 in) | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Poids | 1342,0 g (47.34 oz) | 1522,0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Northern Bald Ibis only
Aucun(e)
African Sacred Ibis only
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Northern Bald Ibis
Least Concern
African Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
Northern Bald Ibis
70–80 cm. Metallic black plumage; bare red face; long downcurved red bill; shaggy neck ruff. Critically Endangered; fewer than 1,000 birds; breeds in Morocco, Turkey (reintroduced), and parts of Middle East. Migratory; winters in Ethiopia. Ancient cultural significance; once widespread in Europe.
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.