Australian Pelican vs Peruvian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus comparé à Pelecanus thagus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Australian Pelican Peruvian Pelican
Nom scientifique Pelecanus conspicillatus Pelecanus thagus
Ordre Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Famille Pelecanidae Pelecanidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Near Threatened
Longueur
Envergure 120,3 cm (47.4 in) 123,0 cm (48.4 in)
Poids 5400,0 g (190.48 oz) 6042,5 g (213.14 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-4 1-8
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Australian Pelican only

Aucun(e)

Peruvian Pelican only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Australian Pelican

Near Threatened

Peruvian 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.

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