Australian Pelican vs Spot-billed Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus comparado con Pelecanus philippensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Australian Pelican | Spot-billed Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pelecanus conspicillatus | Pelecanus philippensis |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 120,3 cm (47.4 in) | 112,6 cm (44.3 in) |
| Peso | 5400,0 g (190.48 oz) | 5150,0 g (181.66 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Australian Pelican only
Ninguno
Spot-billed Pelican only
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Australian Pelican
Near Threatened
Spot-billed 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.