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Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
98,9 cm
الوزن
3040,0 g
الفصيلة
Pelecanidae
الرتبة
Pelecaniformes
The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is a bird species in the family Pelecanidae (pelicans), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 98.9 cm and a weight of 3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 98,9 cm | 38.9 in |
| الوزن | 3040,0 g | 107.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: M,PL. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 63-76 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-3
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| الفصيلة | Pelecanidae (Pelicans) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| الأنواع | Pelecanus occidentalis |
Distribution
Brown Pelican has been recorded in 5 countries.
موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Brown Pelican endangered?
The Brown Pelican has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Pelican nest?
Nest type: M,PL. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 63-76 days.
How big is the Brown Pelican?
The Brown Pelican has a wingspan of 98.9 cm, weight of 3040.0 g.
What order and family does the Brown Pelican belong to?
The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Pelecanidae.
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