Glossy Ibis vs Puna Ibis

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

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This species is a mid-sized ibis. It is 48–66 cm (19–26 in) long, averaging around 59.4 cm (23.4 in) with an 80–105 cm (31–41 in) wingspan. The culmen measures 9.7 to 14.4 cm (3.8 to 5.7 in) in length, each wing measures 24.8–30.6 cm (9.8–12.0 in), the tail is 9–11.2 cm (3.5–4.4 in) and the tarsus measures 6.8–11.3 cm (2.7–4.4 in). The weight can range from 485 to 970 g (1.069 to 2.138 lb). Breeding adults have reddish-brown bodies and strongly iridescent wing feathers, bottle-green to bronzed or purple depending on the light angle.

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Recorded by Sonothèque ADVL · Flight call · Genêts, Manche, Normandy, France · CC0

Photo: TRinaud · CC BY 4.0

Puna Ibis

Plegadis ridgwayi

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The puna ibis is a medium-sized waterbird, weighing 478–608 g (16.9–21.4 oz) and about 56–61 cm (22–24 in) tall. They can be identified by their dark purple-brown bodies, long neck, and red downward-curved bill. Their plumage has iridescence to it, offering a purple or green sheen. While there is little sexual dimorphism between male and females, a breeding adult can be recognized by its dark chestnut head and neck, with a red face and, and nonbreeding or immature individuals have white streaks on their head and neck, with a duller face. Males are also larger than females. Voice: Usually quite quiet, when disturbed puna ibis vocalize with a call that sounds like a "wut" or "cwurk". Juveniles are known to give a whispering call. The glossy ibis, plegadis falcinellus, vocalize when greeting their mates during nest relief, as well as when chicks are food-begging.

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Photo: Thomas Quine · CC BY 2.0

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