American White Pelican vs Peruvian Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos comparado con Pelecanus thagus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American White Pelican | Peruvian Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus thagus |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 112,2 cm (44.2 in) | 123,0 cm (48.4 in) |
| Peso | 6530,0 g (230.34 oz) | 6042,5 g (213.14 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-6 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
American White Pelican only
Ninguno
Peruvian Pelican only
Ninguno
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
American White Pelican
Near Threatened
Peruvian 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.