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Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus rufescens
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Least Concern
Wingspan
116.6 cm
Weight
5416.666666666667 g
Family
Pelecanidae
Order
Pelecaniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 116.6 cm | 45.9 in |
| Weight | 5416.666666666667 g | 191.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 84 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Pelecanidae (Pelicans) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Species | Pelecanus rufescens |
Distribution
Pink-backed Pelican has been recorded in 11 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pink-backed Pelican endangered?
The Pink-backed Pelican has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pink-backed Pelican nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 84 days.
How big is the Pink-backed Pelican?
The Pink-backed Pelican has a wingspan of 116.6 cm, weight of 5416.666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Pink-backed Pelican belong to?
The Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) 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
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Least Concern
Dalmatian Pelican
Pelecanus crispus
Near Threatened
Great White Pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
Least Concern
Peruvian Pelican
Pelecanus thagus
Near Threatened
Spot-billed Pelican
Pelecanus philippensis
Near Threatened