Peruvian pelican

Pelecanus thagus

Family: pelicans Order: Pelecaniformes Conservation: Near Threatened
Peruvian pelican

About the Peruvian pelican

species of bird

Fun Facts About Peruvian pelican

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

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.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPelecaniformes
Familypelicans
GenusPelecanus
SpeciesPelecanus thagus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Peruvian pelican

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Related Species

Other species in the pelicans family: