Brown Pelican vs Bufflehead
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Brown Pelican
1.37 m
Human
1.75 m
Bufflehead
0.39 m
| Brown Pelican | Bufflehead | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2–5 kg | 0.27–0.55 kg |
| Length | 1–1.37 m | 32–39 cm |
| Wingspan | 2–2.3 m | 53–61 cm |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 72 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–43 yrs | 2–15 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 30 days |
| Offspring | 2–3 | 6–11 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Mangrove, Wetland | Lake, River, Wetland, Coast, Forest |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Pelecanidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Anseriformes |