American White Pelican vs Great White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos comparé à Pelecanus onocrotalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American White Pelican | Great White Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus onocrotalus |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 112,2 cm (44.2 in) | 129,3 cm (50.9 in) |
| Poids | 6530,0 g (230.34 oz) | 9600,0 g (338.63 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American White Pelican only
Aucun(e)
Great White Pelican only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
American White Pelican
Least Concern
Great White 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.