American White Pelican vs Spot-billed Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos comparado com Pelecanus philippensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo American White Pelican Spot-billed Pelican
Nome científico Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Pelecanus philippensis
Ordem Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Família Pelecanidae Pelecanidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Near Threatened
Comprimento
Envergadura 112,2 cm (44.2 in) 112,6 cm (44.3 in)
Peso 6530,0 g (230.34 oz) 5150,0 g (181.66 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 1-6 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

American White Pelican only

Nenhum

Spot-billed Pelican only

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

American White Pelican

Near Threatened

Spot-billed 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.

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