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白鵜鶘 (Great White Pelican)

Pelecanus onocrotalus

Not Evaluated →
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
30 years
Length
1.6 m
Weight
10.0 kg
Trend
→ Stable

About

白鹈鹕是世界上最大的鹈鹕之一，翼展可达3.6米，栖息于欧洲、非洲和亚洲的浅湖和湿地。这是群居繁殖、协作觅食的社会性鸟类，鹈鹕群体会把鱼赶到浅水区，然后用可伸缩的喉囊将其舀起。喉囊最多可容纳13升水。种群数量稳定，全球被列为无危物种。

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
白鵜鶘 is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Pelecaniformes (鹈形目)
Family
Pelecanidae
Genus
Pelecanus
Species
Pelecanus onocrotalus (白鵜鶘)

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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卷羽鵜鶘
Pelecanus crispus
Not Evaluated
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斑嘴鵜鶘〔灰鵜鶘〕
Pelecanus philippensis
Near Threatened
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澳洲鵜鶘
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Least Concern
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秘魯鵜鶘
Pelecanus thagus
Near Threatened
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粉紅背鵜鶘
Pelecanus rufescens
Not Evaluated
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紅嘴鵜鶘
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Least Concern
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褐鵜鶘
Pelecanus occidentalis
Least Concern
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Marine Coastal/Supratidal
Habitat
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Wetlands (Inland)
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 白鵜鶘?
The scientific name of 白鵜鶘 is Pelecanus onocrotalus. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.
Where does 白鵜鶘 live?
白鵜鶘 is found in Found across Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does 白鵜鶘 belong to?
白鵜鶘 (Pelecanus onocrotalus) belongs to the genus Pelecanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pelecanidae.
What does 白鵜鶘 eat?
白鵜鶘 is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does 白鵜鶘 live?
白鵜鶘 has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.
What kingdom does 白鵜鶘 belong to?
白鵜鶘 (Pelecanus onocrotalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 白鵜鶘?
The closest relatives of 白鵜鶘 in the genus Pelecanus include 卷羽鵜鶘, 斑嘴鵜鶘〔灰鵜鶘〕, 澳洲鵜鶘, 秘魯鵜鶘, 粉紅背鵜鶘.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Pelecanus — 8 Species

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卷羽鵜鶘
Pelecanus crispus
NE 🐾
斑嘴鵜鶘〔灰鵜鶘〕
Pelecanus philippensis
NT 🐾
澳洲鵜鶘
Pelecanus conspicillatus
LC
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白鵜鶘
Pelecanus onocrotalus
NE
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秘魯鵜鶘
Pelecanus thagus
NT 🐾
粉紅背鵜鶘
Pelecanus rufescens
NE 🐾
紅嘴鵜鶘
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
LC 🐾
褐鵜鶘
Pelecanus occidentalis
LC
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