American white pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a large aquatic soaring bird from the order Pelecaniformes.
About the American white pelican
The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a large aquatic soaring bird from the order Pelecaniformes. It breeds in interior North America, moving south and to the coasts, as far as Costa Rica, in winter.
Fun Facts About American white pelican
- It breeds in interior North America, moving south and to the coasts, as far as Costa Rica, in winter.
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.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | pelicans |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Species | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos |
Range & Habitat
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