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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.

Found across Europe (9 countries).

Diet & Behavior

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

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
Animal matter 100%

Full Taxonomy

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

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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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