Australian Pelican vs Spot-billed Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus comparé à Pelecanus philippensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Australian Pelican | Spot-billed Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pelecanus conspicillatus | Pelecanus philippensis |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 120,3 cm (47.4 in) | 112,6 cm (44.3 in) |
| Poids | 5400,0 g (190.48 oz) | 5150,0 g (181.66 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Australian Pelican only
Aucun(e)
Spot-billed Pelican only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Australian Pelican
Near Threatened
Spot-billed 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.