Great White Pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pelecanus-onocrotalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) is a bird species in the family Pelecanidae (pelicans), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 129.3 cm and a weight of 9.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 129.3 cm | 50.9 in |
| वजन | 9600.0 g | 338.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: M. Incubation: 29-36 days. Fledging: 65-75 days.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| कुल | Pelecanidae (Pelicans) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| प्रजातियां | Pelecanus onocrotalus |
Distribution
Great White Pelican has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pelecanidae family