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Pelicano-vulgar

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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About

O pelicano-branco-comum (Pelecanus onocrotalus), um dos maiores pelicanos do mundo, tem envergadura de até 3,6 metros e habita lagos rasos e zonas húmidas da Europa, África e Ásia. São aves sociais que se reproduzem em grandes colônias e forrageiam de forma cooperativa — grupos de pelicanos cercam peixes em águas rasas antes de capturá-los com seus expansíveis sacos gulares. Esses sacos podem armazenar até 13 litros de água. Classificado como Pouco Preocupante globalmente com populações estáveis.

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

Pelicano-vulgar is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Pelecanus onocrotalus (Pelicano-vulgar)

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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pelicano

Pelecanus occidentalis

pelicano-de-bico-amarelo

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Least Concern

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pelicano-de-bico-pintado

Pelecanus philippensis

Near Threatened

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pelicano-de-óculos

Pelecanus conspicillatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pelicano-vulgar?

The scientific name of Pelicano-vulgar is Pelecanus onocrotalus. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.

Where does Pelicano-vulgar live?

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

What family does Pelicano-vulgar belong to?

Pelicano-vulgar (Pelecanus onocrotalus) belongs to the genus Pelecanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pelecanidae.

What does Pelicano-vulgar eat?

Pelicano-vulgar is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Pelicano-vulgar live?

Pelicano-vulgar has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Pelicano-vulgar belong to?

Pelicano-vulgar (Pelecanus onocrotalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pelicano-vulgar?

The closest relatives of Pelicano-vulgar in the genus Pelecanus include pelicano, pelicano-cinzento, Pelicano-crespo, pelicano-de-bico-amarelo, pelicano-de-bico-pintado.