About the American White Pelican
The American white pelican 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelicans (Pelecanidae) |
| Species | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos |
| Species Codes | amwpel, AWPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American White Pelican belong to?
The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) belongs to the Pelicans family (Pelecanidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the American White Pelican?
The American white pelican 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....
Where can I report a American White Pelican sighting?
You can log sightings of American White Pelican on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amwpel, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
8
Species in Family
79,358
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