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Peruvian Pelican
Pelecanus thagus
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Near Threatened
طول الجناح
123,0 cm
الوزن
6042,5 g
الفصيلة
Pelecanidae
الرتبة
Pelecaniformes
The Peruvian Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) is a bird species in the family Pelecanidae (pelicans), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 123 cm and a weight of 6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 123,0 cm | 48.4 in |
| الوزن | 6042,5 g | 213.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL,SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-8
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| الفصيلة | Pelecanidae (Pelicans) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| الأنواع | Pelecanus thagus |
Distribution
Peruvian Pelican has been recorded in 2 countries.
موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Peruvian Pelican endangered?
The Peruvian Pelican has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Peruvian Pelican nest?
Nest type: PL,SC.
How big is the Peruvian Pelican?
The Peruvian Pelican has a wingspan of 123.0 cm, weight of 6042.5 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Pelican belong to?
The Peruvian Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Pelecanidae.
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