Great White Pelican vs Spot-billed Pelican

Pelecanus onocrotalus compared with Pelecanus philippensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Great White Pelican Spot-billed Pelican
Scientific Name Pelecanus onocrotalus Pelecanus philippensis
Order Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Family Pelecanidae Pelecanidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 129.3 cm (50.9 in) 112.6 cm (44.3 in)
Weight 9600.0 g (338.63 oz) 5150.0 g (181.66 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Great White Pelican only

None

Spot-billed Pelican only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Great White Pelican

Near Threatened

Spot-billed Pelican

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