Sharp-tailed Ibis vs Wattled Ibis

Sharp-tailed Ibis

Cercibis oxycerca

Huge1.8 kgGrassland

This large ibis measures 75–86 cm in length, with males being slightly larger than females. In adult males, the flat wing measures 390–415mm lengthways, and the culmen measures 156–168mm from the base of the bill. In adult females, the wing is 376–413mm long and the culmen 144–197mm. The species is distinguished by its notably long tail, the longest among all extant ibis species; measuring 250–301mm in males and 256–272mm in females. The tail projects beyond the tips of the folded wings when the ibis stands; and beyond the trailing legs in flight.

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Photo: Miguel Jacques · Public domain

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

Photos and recordings are credited to their authors under the licence shown. Full profiles: Sharp-tailed Ibis and Wattled Ibis.