Australian Pelican vs American White Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus compared with Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Pelican | American White Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelecanus conspicillatus | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 120.3 cm (47.4 in) | 112.2 cm (44.2 in) |
| Weight | 5400.0 g (190.48 oz) | 6530.0 g (230.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian Pelican
Least Concern
American White Pelican
About These Birds
Australian Pelican
The Australian Pelican is one of the world's largest flying birds, found on inland and coastal waters throughout Australia and New Guinea. Weighing about 5,400g with an enormous wingspan of 120.3cm, it has white plumage with black flight feathers and a massive pink bill pouch. It hunts fish cooperatively, using its distensible pouch to scoop prey from the water.
American White Pelican
The American White Pelican is one of North America's largest birds, weighing 6,530 g with an enormous 112.2 cm wingspan and brilliant white plumage. It feeds cooperatively on fish in freshwater lakes and wetlands, herding prey with synchronized swimming rather than diving.