American White Pelican

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American White Pelican (<em>Pelecanus erythrorhynchos</em>) is a species of Pelicans (<em>Pelecanidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Overview

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a species of Pelicans (Pelecanidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pelecanus; binomial: Pelecanus erythrorhynchos; authority: Gmelin, JF, 1789.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: inland s USA to nw Central America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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