Spot-billed Pelican
Pelecanus philippensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pelecanus-philippensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) is a bird species in the family Pelecanidae (pelicans), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 112.6 cm and a weight of 5.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 112.6 cm | 44.3 in |
| Weight | 5150.0 g | 181.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 120-123 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Pelecanidae (Pelicans) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Species | Pelecanus philippensis |
Distribution
Spot-billed Pelican has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pelecanidae family