American White Pelican vs Spot-billed Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos comparado con Pelecanus philippensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American White Pelican | Spot-billed Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus philippensis |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 112,2 cm (44.2 in) | 112,6 cm (44.3 in) |
| Peso | 6530,0 g (230.34 oz) | 5150,0 g (181.66 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-6 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
American White Pelican only
Ninguno
Spot-billed Pelican only
Estado de conservación
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.