Peruvian pelican
Pelecanus thagus
The Peruvian pelican (Pelecanus thagus) is a member of the pelican family.
About the Peruvian pelican
The Peruvian pelican (Pelecanus thagus) is a member of the pelican family. It lives on the west coast of South America, breeding in loose colonies from about 33.5 degrees south in central Chile to Piura in northern Peru, and occurring as a visitor in southern Chile and Ecuador. It used to be considered a subspecies of the brown pelican.
Fun Facts About Peruvian pelican
- It lives on the west coast of South America, breeding in loose colonies from about 33.5 degrees south in central Chile to Piura in northern Peru, and occurring as a visitor in southern Chile and Ecuador.
Conservation Status
The Peruvian pelican is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | pelicans |
| Genus | Pelecanus |
| Species | Pelecanus thagus |
Range & Habitat
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