Australian Pelican vs Brown Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus comparé à Pelecanus occidentalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Australian Pelican | Brown Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pelecanus conspicillatus | Pelecanus occidentalis |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 120,3 cm (47.4 in) | 98,9 cm (38.9 in) |
| Poids | 5400,0 g (190.48 oz) | 3040,0 g (107.23 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Australian Pelican
Least Concern
Brown 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.