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Pink-backed Pelican

Pelecanus rufescens

Not Evaluated

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Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Asia (Israel, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (9 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Pelecaniformes (อันดับนกกระทุง)

Species

Pelecanus rufescens (Pink-backed Pelican)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コシベニペリカン

Chinese 粉紅背鵜鶘

Spanish Pelícano rosado

French pélican gris

German Rötelpelikan

Portuguese pelicano-cinzento

Russian Розовоспинный пеликан

Similar Species in Pelecanus

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นกกระทุง

Pelecanus philippensis

Near Threatened

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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Least Concern

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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus onocrotalus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pink-backed Pelican?

The scientific name of Pink-backed Pelican is Pelecanus rufescens. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.

Where does Pink-backed Pelican live?

Pink-backed Pelican is found in Found across Asia (Israel, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Arab Emirates.

What family does Pink-backed Pelican belong to?

Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) belongs to the genus Pelecanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pelecanidae.

What kingdom does Pink-backed Pelican belong to?

Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Pink-backed Pelican?

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