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Brown Pelican vs Long-tailed Duck

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Brown Pelican

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

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vs
Long-tailed Duck

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

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Size

Brown Pelican

Brown Pelican

1.37 m

Human

1.75 m

Long-tailed Duck

Long-tailed Duck

0.53 m

Brown PelicanLong-tailed Duck
Weight2–5 kg0.45–0.9 kg
Length1–1.37 m37–53 cm
Wingspan2–2.3 m65–79 cm
Top Speed48 km/h100 km/h
Lifespan10–43 yrs5–22 yrs
Incubation28 days26 days
Offspring2–3 5–11
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatCoast, Ocean, Mangrove, WetlandOcean, Coast, Wetland, Lake, Tundra
RegionsNorth America, South AmericaNordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica
FamilyPelecanidaeAnatidae
OrderPelecaniformesAnseriformes