Madagascar Crested Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis

Lophotibis cristata comparé à Threskiornis aethiopicus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Madagascar Crested Ibis African Sacred Ibis
Nom scientifique Lophotibis cristata Threskiornis aethiopicus
Ordre Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Famille Threskiornithidae Threskiornithidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 63,8 cm (25.1 in) 72,8 cm (28.7 in)
Poids 583,0 g (20.56 oz) 1522,0 g (53.69 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3 2-3
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Madagascar Crested Ibis only

African Sacred Ibis only

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Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Madagascar Crested Ibis

Least Concern

African Sacred Ibis

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About These Birds

Madagascar Crested Ibis

The Madagascar Crested Ibis (Lophotibis cristata) is the sole member of its genus and one of the most distinctive members of the family Threskiornithidae, endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is a medium to large ibis measuring 50 cm in length, notable for a long, shaggy white crest that erupts from the nape and cascades down the back of the neck, contrasting sharply with the rufous-brown body plumage. The wings are white, creating a striking pattern in flight, while …

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.

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