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Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus rufescens
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Least Concern
Envergure
116,6 cm
Poids
5416,666666666667 g
Famille
Pelecanidae
Ordre
Pelecaniformes
The Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) is a bird species in the family Pelecanidae (pelicans), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 116.6 cm and a weight of 5.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 116,6 cm | 45.9 in |
| Poids | 5416,666666666667 g | 191.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 84 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Famille | Pelecanidae (Pelicans) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Espèces | Pelecanus rufescens |
Distribution
Pink-backed Pelican has been recorded in 11 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
countries highlighted
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Foire aux 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.
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