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Brown Pelican

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

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelikanlar)

Species

Pelecanus occidentalis (Brown Pelican)

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

Similar Species in Pelecanus

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Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Pelecanus onocrotalus

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Pelecanus philippensis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown Pelican?

The scientific name of Brown Pelican is Pelecanus occidentalis. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.

What is the conservation status of Brown Pelican?

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brown Pelican live?

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

What family does Brown Pelican belong to?

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

Is Brown Pelican endangered?

No, Brown Pelican (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 Brown Pelican belong to?

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Brown Pelican?

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