Green Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Mesembrinibis cayennensis comparé à Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Green Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Mesembrinibis cayennensis | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 59,2 cm (23.3 in) | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Poids | 758,75 g (26.76 oz) | 1522,0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Green Ibis only
African Sacred Ibis only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Green Ibis
Least Concern
African Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
Green Ibis
46–56 cm. Entirely dark glossy green with bronze sheen; red bill and legs; bare facial skin. Resident in tropical lowland forests and forest edges of South America from Panama to Bolivia and southern Brazil. Feeds on invertebrates and amphibians along forest streams. Secretive; usually solitary.
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.