African Spoonbill vs Black-faced Ibis
Platalea alba в сравнении с Theristicus melanopis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Spoonbill | Black-faced Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Platalea alba | Theristicus melanopis |
| Отряд | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Семейство | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 76,8 cm (30.2 in) | 76,4 cm (30.1 in) |
| Масса | 1460,0 g (51.50 oz) | 1612,5 g (56.88 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
African Spoonbill only
Black-faced Ibis only
Охранный статус
Least Concern
African Spoonbill
Least Concern
Black-faced 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.
Black-faced Ibis
71 cm. White head; black face mask and back; buff underparts; bare black-and-red facial skin; pink legs. Resident in southern South America (Chile, Argentina) and Andean foothills. Feeds on invertebrates in grasslands and wetlands. Moves seasonally; some populations migratory.