Hadada Ibis vs Wattled Ibis

Hadada Ibis

Bostrychia hagedash

Large1.2 kgGrassland

The hadada is a large (about 76 cm (30 in) long), grey-to-partly brown species of ibis. Adults have a mean body mass of 1.2 kilograms (2.65 lbs.). Males and females are alike in plumage. It has a narrow, white, roughly horizontal stripe across its cheeks. This is sometimes called the "moustache" though it does not reach the mouth corners. The plumage over the wings has an iridescent purple sheen produced by optical microstructures within the feathers.

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Recorded by Frank shirima · Mererani, Simanjiro, Arusha Region, Tanzania · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: i_c_riddell · CC BY 4.0

Wattled Ibis

Bostrychia carunculata

Large1.1 kgWetland

The Wattled ibis is a medium-sized, dark brown, crested bird, distinguished by the combination of its dark color, its creast and its extensive white wing-patch. It has a relatively short bill, a fairly long tail and a thin wattle hanging from its throat. The basic color of the adult is dark brown. The brown face is feathered with a dusky red bill. The eye is red and surrounded by a white ring. Plumage is glossed dull green; the waddle is small and red, about 20 mm long. Body length is about 65–75 cm.

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Photo: Colleen Taugher from Lewiston Idaho, USA · CC BY 2.0

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