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American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Least Concern

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The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a species in the genus Pelecanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelikanlar)

Species

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos (American White Pelican)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカシロペリカン

Chinese 紅嘴鵜鶘

Spanish Pelícano blanco

French Pélican d'Amérique

German Nashornpelikan

Portuguese pelicano-de-bico-amarelo

Russian Американский белый пеликан

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Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Least Concern

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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelecanus onocrotalus

Pelecanus philippensis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American White Pelican?

The scientific name of American White Pelican is Pelecanus erythrorhynchos. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.

What is the conservation status of American White Pelican?

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American White Pelican live?

American White Pelican is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, United States.

What family does American White Pelican belong to?

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

Is American White Pelican endangered?

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

What kingdom does American White Pelican belong to?

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of American White Pelican?

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