American White Ibis vs White-faced Ibis
Eudocimus albus comparado com Plegadis chihi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American White Ibis | White-faced Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Eudocimus albus | Plegadis chihi |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Família | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 56,0 cm (22.0 in) | 49,3 cm (19.4 in) |
| Peso | 894,1666666666666 g (31.54 oz) | 574,8333333333334 g (20.28 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
American White Ibis only
White-faced Ibis only
Nenhum
Estado de conservação
American White Ibis
White-faced Ibis
About These Birds
American White Ibis
The American White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a medium-sized wading bird belonging to the family Threskiornithidae, immediately recognizable by its entirely white plumage contrasted with a vivid orange-red face, bill, and legs. Adults typically measure 56–71 cm in length with a wingspan of 91–107 cm, and weigh between 750 and 1,050 grams. The long, strongly decurved bill is the bird's most distinctive feature, perfectly adapted for probing soft substrates in search of prey. This species inhabits coastal marshes, mangrove swamps, …
White-faced Ibis
The White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) is a medium-sized wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae, closely related to and formerly considered conspecific with the Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). Breeding adults are distinguished from the Glossy Ibis by a band of white feathers bordering the bare reddish facial skin around the eye and bill base, and by reddish (not grayish-blue) legs. In non-breeding and juvenile plumages the two species are extremely similar, with the White-faced Ibis showing warmer reddish-brown tones and red …