American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
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Least Concern
Envergadura
112,2 cm
Peso
6530,0 g
Familia
Pelecanidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 112,2 cm | 44.2 in |
| Peso | 6530,0 g | 230.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: M. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 62-64 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Pelecanidae (Pelícanos) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Especies | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos |
Distribution
American White Pelican has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the American White Pelican endangered?
The American White Pelican has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American White Pelican nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 62-64 days.
How big is the American White Pelican?
The American White Pelican has a wingspan of 112.2 cm, weight of 6530.0 g.
What order and family does the American White Pelican belong to?
The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Pelecanidae.
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