American White Pelican vs Great White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos compared with Pelecanus onocrotalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American White Pelican | Great White Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus onocrotalus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 112.2 cm (44.2 in) | 129.3 cm (50.9 in) |
| Weight | 6530.0 g (230.34 oz) | 9600.0 g (338.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American White Pelican
Least Concern
Great White Pelican
About These Birds
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.