Glossy Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus comparé à Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Glossy Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Plegadis falcinellus | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 55,0 cm (21.7 in) | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Poids | 620,8333333333334 g (21.90 oz) | 1522,0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Glossy Ibis only
Aucun(e)
African Sacred Ibis only
Statut de conservation
Glossy Ibis
African Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
Glossy Ibis
The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is the most widespread member of the genus Plegadis and one of the most cosmopolitan ibises in the world. Adults in breeding plumage display rich chestnut-brown and purplish-maroon tones on the head, neck, and underparts, with wings and upperparts exhibiting an iridescent green and purple gloss that gives the species its name. In non-breeding and juvenile plumages the bird appears more uniformly dark brown with fine white streaking on the head and neck. It measures …
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.