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Nashornpelikan

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Least Concern

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The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a species in the genus Pelecanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos (Nashornpelikan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカシロペリカン

Chinese 紅嘴鵜鶘

Spanish Pelícano blanco

French Pélican d'Amérique

German Nashornpelikan

Portuguese pelicano-de-bico-amarelo

Russian Американский белый пеликан

Similar Species in Pelecanus

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Braunpelikan

Pelecanus occidentalis

Least Concern

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Brillenpelikan

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Pelecanus philippensis

Pelecanus onocrotalus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nashornpelikan?

The scientific name of Nashornpelikan is Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.

What is the conservation status of Nashornpelikan?

Nashornpelikan (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nashornpelikan live?

Nashornpelikan is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, United States.

What family does Nashornpelikan belong to?

Nashornpelikan (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) belongs to the genus Pelecanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pelecanidae.

Is Nashornpelikan endangered?

No, Nashornpelikan (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Nashornpelikan belong to?

Nashornpelikan (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Nashornpelikan?

The closest relatives of Nashornpelikan in the genus Pelecanus include Braunpelikan, Brillenpelikan, Chilepelikan, Graupelikan, Krauskopfpelikan.