American white pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Family: pelicans Order: Pelecaniformes Conservation: Least Concern
American white pelican

About the American white pelican

species of bird

Fun Facts About American white pelican

  • The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The American white pelican is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPelecaniformes
Familypelicans
GenusPelecanus
SpeciesPelecanus erythrorhynchos

Range & Habitat

Range map of American white pelican

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Related Species

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