Yellow-billed Spoonbill vs African Sacred Ibis
Platalea flavipes в сравнении с Threskiornis aethiopicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Yellow-billed Spoonbill | African Sacred Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Platalea flavipes | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
| Отряд | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Семейство | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 74,0 cm (29.1 in) | 72,8 cm (28.7 in) |
| Масса | 1782,0 g (62.86 oz) | 1522,0 g (53.69 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Yellow-billed Spoonbill only
Нет
African Sacred Ibis only
Охранный статус
Yellow-billed Spoonbill
African Sacred Ibis
About These Birds
Yellow-billed Spoonbill
The Yellow-billed Spoonbill (Platalea flavipes) is a large wading bird endemic to Australia and belonging to the family Threskiornithidae. It is most readily distinguished from the co-occurring Royal Spoonbill by its pale yellow bill, facial skin, and legs — all yellowish rather than black — giving it a distinctive pale overall appearance. Adults are entirely white in body plumage and measure 76–92 cm in length with a wingspan of approximately 120–125 cm. During the breeding season, birds develop filamentous plumes …
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.