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Great White Pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
129,3 cm
Peso
9600,0 g
Família
Pelecanidae
Ordem
Pelecaniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 129,3 cm | 50.9 in |
| Peso | 9600,0 g | 338.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: M. Incubation: 29-36 days. Fledging: 65-75 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Pelecanidae (Pelicans) |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Espécies | Pelecanus onocrotalus |
Distribution
Great White Pelican has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Great White Pelican endangered?
The Great White Pelican has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great White Pelican nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 29-36 days. Fledging: 65-75 days.
How big is the Great White Pelican?
The Great White Pelican has a wingspan of 129.3 cm, weight of 9600.0 g.
What order and family does the Great White Pelican belong to?
The Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Pelecanidae.
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American White Pelican
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