Australian Pelican vs Brown Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus comparado com Pelecanus occidentalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Australian Pelican | Brown Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pelecanus conspicillatus | Pelecanus occidentalis |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Família | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 120,3 cm (47.4 in) | 98,9 cm (38.9 in) |
| Peso | 5400,0 g (190.48 oz) | 3040,0 g (107.23 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
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.