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Peruvian Pelican

Pelecanus thagus

Near Threatened
Envergadura
123,0 cm
Peso
6042,5 g
Família
Pelecanidae
Ordem
Pelecaniformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 123,0 cm 48.4 in
Peso 6042,5 g 213.14 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL,SC.

Tamanho da postura

1-8

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Família Pelecanidae (Pelicans)
Genus Pelecanus
Espécies Pelecanus thagus

Distribution

Peruvian Pelican has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Peruvian Pelican endangered?
The Peruvian Pelican has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Peruvian Pelican nest?
Nest type: PL,SC.
How big is the Peruvian Pelican?
The Peruvian Pelican has a wingspan of 123.0 cm, weight of 6042.5 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Pelican belong to?
The Peruvian Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Pelecanidae.

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