American White Pelican vs Spot-billed Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos verglichen mit Pelecanus philippensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | American White Pelican | Spot-billed Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus philippensis |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familie | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 112,2 cm (44.2 in) | 112,6 cm (44.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 6530,0 g (230.34 oz) | 5150,0 g (181.66 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-6 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
American White Pelican only
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Spot-billed Pelican only
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
American White Pelican
Near Threatened
Spot-billed 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.