American White Pelican vs Peruvian Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos comparado com Pelecanus thagus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American White Pelican | Peruvian Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos | Pelecanus thagus |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Família | Pelecanidae | Pelecanidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 112,2 cm (44.2 in) | 123,0 cm (48.4 in) |
| Peso | 6530,0 g (230.34 oz) | 6042,5 g (213.14 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-6 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
American White Pelican only
Nenhum
Peruvian Pelican only
Nenhum
Estado de conservação
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.