Yellow-billed Spoonbill vs Straw-necked Ibis

Platalea flavipes в сравнении с Threskiornis spinicollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Yellow-billed Spoonbill Straw-necked Ibis
Научное название Platalea flavipes Threskiornis spinicollis
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Threskiornithidae Threskiornithidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 74,0 cm (29.1 in) 72,9 cm (28.7 in)
Масса 1782,0 g (62.86 oz) 1340,0 g (47.27 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Yellow-billed Spoonbill only

Нет

Straw-necked Ibis only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Least Concern

Straw-necked 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 …

Straw-necked Ibis

59–76 cm. White with black neck bristles; bare dark head; yellowish bill. Endemic to Australia in grasslands, pastures, and inland wetlands. Nomadic; follows rainfall across the continent. Feeds on insects and invertebrates in dry grassland. Often seen in mixed flocks with Australian Ibis.

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