Australian Pelican vs Dalmatian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus compared with Pelecanus crispus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Pelican | Dalmatian Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelecanus conspicillatus | Pelecanus crispus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 120.3 cm (47.4 in) | 137.4 cm (54.1 in) |
| Weight | 5400.0 g (190.48 oz) | 10291.666666666666 g (363.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian Pelican
Near Threatened
Dalmatian 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.