African Spoonbill vs Buff-necked Ibis
Platalea alba в сравнении с Theristicus caudatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Spoonbill | Buff-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Platalea alba | Theristicus caudatus |
| Отряд | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Семейство | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 76,8 cm (30.2 in) | 78,6 cm (30.9 in) |
| Масса | 1460,0 g (51.50 oz) | 1708,0 g (60.25 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
African Spoonbill
Least Concern
Buff-necked Ibis
About These Birds
African Spoonbill
The African Spoonbill is a large wading bird of the Threskiornithidae family, with an impressive wingspan of about 77 cm and a weight of around 1,460 g. It sweeps its distinctive spatula-shaped bill side to side through shallow water to filter out fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates.
Buff-necked Ibis
71–76 cm. White head and neck with rusty tone; black back; buff breast; bare yellow facial skin. Widespread in South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to Argentina in open savannas and grasslands. Feeds on invertebrates, lizards, and frogs. Common; often in pairs or small groups.