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Pélican brun

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

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Pelecanus occidentalis (Pélican brun)

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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Pélican à bec tacheté

Pelecanus philippensis

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Pélican à lunettes

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Least Concern

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pélican blanc

Pelecanus onocrotalus

Not Evaluated

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Pélican d'Amérique

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pélican brun?

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

What is the conservation status of Pélican brun?

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

Where does Pélican brun live?

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

What family does Pélican brun belong to?

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

Is Pélican brun endangered?

No, Pélican brun (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 Pélican brun belong to?

Pélican brun (Pelecanus occidentalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Pélican brun?

The closest relatives of Pélican brun in the genus Pelecanus include Pélican à bec tacheté, Pélican à lunettes, pélican blanc, Pélican d'Amérique, pélican frisé.