American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pelecanus-erythrorhynchos"></birdfyi-bird>The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a bird species in the family Pelecanidae (pelikane), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 112.2 cm and a weight of 6.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The American White Pelican is one of North America's largest birds, weighing 6,530 g with an enormous 112.2 cm wingspan and brilliant white plumage. It feeds cooperatively on fish in freshwater lakes and wetlands, herding prey with synchronized swimming rather than diving.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 112,2 cm | 44.2 in |
| Gewicht | 6530,0 g | 230.34 oz |
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Nest type: M. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 62-64 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Pelecanidae (Pelikane) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Arten | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos |
Distribution
American White Pelican has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Pelecanidae family