American White Pelican

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Least Concern
翼開長
112.2 cm
体重
6530.0 g
Pelecanidae
Pelecaniformes

について

北米に生息する大型のペリカンで、白い羽毛と橙赤色の嘴が特徴的。繁殖期には嘴の上部に板状の突起が生じる。内陸の湖沼に生息し、集団で魚を追い込んで捕食する。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 112.2 cm 44.2 in
体重 6530.0 g 230.34 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: M. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 62-64 days.

一腹卵数

1-6

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Pelecanidae (Pelicans)
Genus Pelecanus
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Distribution

American White Pelican has been recorded in 3 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

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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