Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 120,3 cm | 47.4 in |
| Gewicht | 5400,0 g | 190.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 32-35 days. Fledging: 90-92 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Pelecanidae (Pelikane) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Arten | Pelecanus conspicillatus |
Distribution
Australian Pelican has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pelecanidae family