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Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
98.9 cm
Weight
3040.0 g
Family
Pelecanidae
Order
Pelecaniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 98.9 cm | 38.9 in |
| Weight | 3040.0 g | 107.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M,PL. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 63-76 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Pelecanidae (Pelicans) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Species | Pelecanus occidentalis |
Distribution
Brown Pelican has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Pelecanidae family
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Least Concern
Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Least Concern
Dalmatian Pelican
Pelecanus crispus
Near Threatened
Great White Pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
Least Concern
Peruvian Pelican
Pelecanus thagus
Near Threatened
Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus rufescens
Least Concern
Spot-billed Pelican
Pelecanus philippensis
Near Threatened