Australian Pelican vs Spot-billed Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus в сравнении с Pelecanus philippensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Australian Pelican Spot-billed Pelican
Научное название Pelecanus conspicillatus Pelecanus philippensis
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Pelecanidae Pelecanidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 120,3 cm (47.4 in) 112,6 cm (44.3 in)
Масса 5400,0 g (190.48 oz) 5150,0 g (181.66 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1-4 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Australian Pelican only

Нет

Spot-billed Pelican only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Australian Pelican

Near Threatened

Spot-billed 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.

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