American White Pelican vs Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos compared with Pelecanus rufescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American White Pelican | Pink-backed Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus rufescens |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 112.2 cm (44.2 in) | 116.6 cm (45.9 in) |
| Weight | 6530.0 g (230.34 oz) | 5416.666666666667 g (191.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
American White Pelican
Least Concern
Pink-backed 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.