Andean Ibis vs Malagasy Sacred Ibis
Theristicus branickii comparé à Threskiornis bernieri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Andean Ibis | Malagasy Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Theristicus branickii | Threskiornis bernieri |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 79,1 cm (31.1 in) | 68,4 cm (26.9 in) |
| Poids | 1492,0 g (52.63 oz) | 1493,2 g (52.67 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Andean Ibis
Endangered
Malagasy Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
Andean Ibis
75 cm. White head and neck with chestnut tones; black upperparts; bare reddish facial skin. Restricted to Andean grasslands (puna) of Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina at 3,000–5,000 m elevation. Vulnerable; feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates in high-altitude bogs and grasslands.
Malagasy Sacred Ibis
65–89 cm. White with naked black head; black wingtips. Endemic to Madagascar and Aldabra Atoll. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat destruction and hunting. Closely related to African Sacred Ibis; feeds in coastal wetlands, mangroves, and rice paddies.