Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pelecanus-conspicillatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) is a bird species in the family Pelecanidae (pelicans), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 120.3 cm and a weight of 5.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 120,3 cm | 47.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 5400,0 g | 190.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 32-35 days. Fledging: 90-92 days.
Số Trứng
1-4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Họ | Pelecanidae (Pelicans) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Loài | Pelecanus conspicillatus |
Distribution
Australian Pelican has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pelecanidae family