Australian Pelican vs Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus verglichen mit Pelecanus rufescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Australian Pelican | Pink-backed Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Pelecanus conspicillatus | Pelecanus rufescens |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familie | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 120,3 cm (47.4 in) | 116,6 cm (45.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 5400,0 g (190.48 oz) | 5416,666666666667 g (191.07 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Australian Pelican
Least Concern
Pink-backed 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.