Morito Común vs Morito de la Puna

The Glossy Ibis and Puna Ibis can be distinguished by facial and plumage characteristics. The Glossy Ibis has a metallic bronze plumage with a green tinge, while the Puna Ibis has darker body plumage and lacks any white on the face. They also differ in geographic range, with the Glossy Ibis being more widespread and the Puna Ibis restricted to the Andes.

Look for the metallic bronze and green tinge in the Glossy Ibis, especially in good light. The Puna Ibis will have darker plumage and no white on the face. Consider the geographic location: Glossy Ibis is more widespread, while Puna Ibis is found in the Andes.

Glossy Ibis has metallic bronze plumage with a striking green tinge. Puna Ibis lacks the white on the face and has darker body plumage.

Glossy Ibis uses a wide variety of inland wetland habitats and coastal lagoons, while Puna Ibis occurs in alpine wetlands and pastureland.