Madagascar Crested Ibis vs Black-headed Ibis
Lophotibis cristata comparado com Threskiornis melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Madagascar Crested Ibis | Black-headed Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Lophotibis cristata | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Família | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 63,8 cm (25.1 in) | 70,0 cm (27.6 in) |
| Peso | 583,0 g (20.56 oz) | 1303,0 g (45.96 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Madagascar Crested Ibis only
Black-headed Ibis only
Estado de conservação
Madagascar Crested Ibis
Black-headed Ibis
About These Birds
Madagascar Crested Ibis
The Madagascar Crested Ibis (Lophotibis cristata) is the sole member of its genus and one of the most distinctive members of the family Threskiornithidae, endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is a medium to large ibis measuring 50 cm in length, notable for a long, shaggy white crest that erupts from the nape and cascades down the back of the neck, contrasting sharply with the rufous-brown body plumage. The wings are white, creating a striking pattern in flight, while …
Black-headed Ibis
65–76 cm. White with bare black head; black wingtips and neck feathers. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands. Near Threatened; declining due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds by probing in shallow water for fish and invertebrates; colonial nester.