Northern Bald Ibis vs Straw-necked Ibis

Geronticus eremita comparé à Threskiornis spinicollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Northern Bald Ibis Straw-necked Ibis
Nom scientifique Geronticus eremita Threskiornis spinicollis
Ordre Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Famille Threskiornithidae Threskiornithidae
Statut de conservation Endangered Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 80,4 cm (31.7 in) 72,9 cm (28.7 in)
Poids 1342,0 g (47.34 oz) 1340,0 g (47.27 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-4 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Northern Bald Ibis only

Aucun(e)

Straw-necked Ibis only

Statut de conservation

Endangered

Northern Bald Ibis

Least Concern

Straw-necked 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.

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.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family