Glossy Ibis vs White-faced 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

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

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In its non-breeding plumage, the white-faced ibis is very similar to the glossy ibis except that it tends to be slightly smaller and its plumage has a somewhat warmer color. Breeding adults have a pink, bare face bordered with white feathers (rather than a bluish bare face with no bordering feathers), a grey bill, and brighter-colored, redder legs. Adults have red eyes year-round, whereas glossy ibises have dark eyes. Juveniles of the two species are nearly identical. Measurements: Length: 18.1-22.1 in (46-56 cm) Weight: 15.9-18.5 oz (450-525 g) Wingspan: 35.4-36.6 in (90-93 cm)

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Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie · Public domain

Photos and recordings are credited to their authors under the licence shown. Full profiles: Glossy Ibis and White-faced Ibis.