African Spoonbill vs Buff-necked Ibis
Platalea alba 对比 Theristicus caudatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Spoonbill | Buff-necked Ibis |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Platalea alba | Theristicus caudatus |
| 目 | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| 科 | Threskiornithidae | Threskiornithidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 76.8 cm (30.2 in) | 78.6 cm (30.9 in) |
| 体重 | 1460.0 g (51.50 oz) | 1708.0 g (60.25 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保护状况
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.