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Great White Pelican

Pelecanus onocrotalus

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Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

30 years

Length

1.6 m

Weight

10.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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세계 최대 펠리컨 중 하나로, 큰흰펠리컨은 날개 너비가 3.6미터에 달하며 유럽, 아프리카, 아시아의 얕은 호수와 습지에 서식합니다. 대규모 군집을 이루어 번식하고 협력적으로 먹이를 찾는 사회적 새로, 펠리컨 무리는 물고기를 얕은 물로 몰아넣은 후 늘어나는 인후 주머니로 떠냅니다. 인후 주머니는 최대 13리터의 물을 담을 수 있습니다. 안정적인 개체군으로 전 세계적으로 최소관심종으로 지정되어 있습니다.

Fun Facts

✨ They fish cooperatively in groups.
✨ Their pouch is used as a net, not a storage bag.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Found across Europe (9 countries).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Great White Pelican is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (사다새목)

Species

Pelecanus onocrotalus (Great White Pelican)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese モモイロペリカン

Chinese 白鵜鶘

Spanish Pelícano Común

French pélican blanc

German Rosapelikan

Portuguese Pelicano-vulgar

Russian Розовый пеликан

Similar Species in Pelecanus

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Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Least Concern

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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus philippensis

Near Threatened

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Marine Coastal/Supratidal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great White Pelican?

The scientific name of Great White Pelican is Pelecanus onocrotalus. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.

Where does Great White Pelican live?

Great White Pelican is found in Found across Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does Great White Pelican belong to?

Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) belongs to the genus Pelecanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pelecanidae.

What does Great White Pelican eat?

Great White Pelican is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Great White Pelican live?

Great White Pelican has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Great White Pelican belong to?

Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Great White Pelican?

The closest relatives of Great White Pelican in the genus Pelecanus include Australian Pelican, Brown Pelican, Dalmatian Pelican, Pink-backed Pelican, American White Pelican.