Scarlet Ibis vs African Sacred Ibis
Eudocimus ruber comparado com Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Scarlet Ibis | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Eudocimus ruber | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Família | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 52,1 cm (20.5 in) | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Peso | 778,75 g (27.47 oz) | 1522,0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Scarlet Ibis only
Nenhum
African Sacred Ibis only
Estado de conservação
Scarlet Ibis
African Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
Scarlet Ibis
The Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) is one of the most brilliantly colored birds in the Americas, celebrated for its intense scarlet plumage that covers virtually the entire body. It belongs to the family Threskiornithidae and is closely related to the American White Ibis, with which it hybridizes freely in areas of range overlap in Trinidad and Venezuela. Adults measure approximately 55–63 cm in length and weigh 650–900 grams. The long, strongly decurved reddish bill, black wingtips, and bright red legs …
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.