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Braunpelikan

Pelecanus occidentalis

Least Concern

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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Pelecanus occidentalis (Braunpelikan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カッショクペリカン

Chinese 褐鵜鶘

Spanish Pelícano pardo

French Pélican brun

German Braunpelikan

Portuguese pelicano

Russian Американский бурый пеликан

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Brillenpelikan

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Pelecanus philippensis

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

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Pelecanus onocrotalus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Braunpelikan?

The scientific name of Braunpelikan is Pelecanus occidentalis. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.

What is the conservation status of Braunpelikan?

Braunpelikan (Pelecanus occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Braunpelikan live?

Braunpelikan is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Braunpelikan belong to?

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

Is Braunpelikan endangered?

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

What kingdom does Braunpelikan belong to?

Braunpelikan (Pelecanus occidentalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Braunpelikan?

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