About the Peruvian Pelican
The Peruvian pelican 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelicans (Pelecanidae) |
| Species | Pelecanus thagus |
| Species Codes | perpel1, PEPE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Pelican belong to?
The Peruvian Pelican (Pelecanus thagus) belongs to the Pelicans family (Pelecanidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Peruvian Pelican?
The Peruvian Pelican is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Peruvian Pelican?
The Peruvian pelican 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...
Where can I report a Peruvian Pelican sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Pelican on eBird (ebird.org) using species code perpel1, or on iNaturalist.
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