American White Pelican vs Great White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos comparado con Pelecanus onocrotalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American White Pelican | Great White Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus onocrotalus |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 112,2 cm (44.2 in) | 129,3 cm (50.9 in) |
| Peso | 6530,0 g (230.34 oz) | 9600,0 g (338.63 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
American White Pelican only
Ninguno
Great White Pelican only
Ninguno
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
American White Pelican
Least Concern
Great White 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.