American White Pelican vs Peruvian Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos comparé à Pelecanus thagus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American White Pelican | Peruvian Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus thagus |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 112,2 cm (44.2 in) | 123,0 cm (48.4 in) |
| Poids | 6530,0 g (230.34 oz) | 6042,5 g (213.14 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-6 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
American White Pelican only
Aucun(e)
Peruvian Pelican only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
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.