Pelicans vs Lakers

Pelicans are a type of bird, while the Lakers are a professional basketball team.

Pelican facts:

• They are large birds with a distinctive beak.
• Their diet consists mainly of fish and crustaceans.
• The pelican is known for its impressive swimming abilities.

Biological Comparison

Pelicans are larger than most other bird species, with some males weighing up to 14 pounds.

The pelican is a strong flier and has been known to reach speeds of up to 60 mph.

They have exceptional eyesight and can spot fish from over a mile away.

Evolutionary History

The pelican is believed to have originated in the African continent, with fossil evidence showing its early appearance around 50 million years ago.

The modern-day pelican can be found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia.

They are known to migrate large distances each year, often returning to their breeding grounds after a long journey.

Conservation Status

The American White Pelican was listed as "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2019, but it is now considered endangered due to habitat loss and pollution.

The California Gull, a common bird species that co-occurs with pelicans, has also shown an increase in sightings and habitats destroyed since the early 2000s.