American White Pelican vs Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos comparado con Pelecanus rufescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American White Pelican | Pink-backed Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus rufescens |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 112,2 cm (44.2 in) | 116,6 cm (45.9 in) |
| Peso | 6530,0 g (230.34 oz) | 5416,666666666667 g (191.07 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
American White Pelican only
Ninguno
Pink-backed Pelican only
Ninguno
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
American White Pelican
Least Concern
Pink-backed 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.