Australian Pelican vs Dalmatian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus verglichen mit Pelecanus crispus

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Merkmal Australian Pelican Dalmatian Pelican
Wissenschaftlicher Name Pelecanus conspicillatus Pelecanus crispus
Ordnung Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Familie Pelecanidae Pelecanidae
Erhaltungsstatus Least Concern Near Threatened
Länge
Flügelspannweite 120,3 cm (47.4 in) 137,4 cm (54.1 in)
Gewicht 5400,0 g (190.48 oz) 10291,666666666666 g (363.03 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 1-4 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Australian Pelican only

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Dalmatian Pelican only

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Erhaltungsstatus

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.

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