About the Great White Pelican
The Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) is a species of bird in the Pelicans family (Pelecanidae), within the order Pelecaniformes. This family contains 8 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grwpel1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelicans (Pelecanidae) |
| Species | Pelecanus onocrotalus |
| Species Codes | grwpel1, GWPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great White Pelican belong to?
The Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) belongs to the Pelicans family (Pelecanidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Great White Pelican?
The Great White Pelican is a member of the Pelicans family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Great White Pelican sighting?
You can log sightings of Great White Pelican on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grwpel1, or on iNaturalist.