Pelecanidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Pelecaniformes, class Aves. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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Pelecanus onocrotalus Linnaeus, 1758
Pelecanus onocrotalus, the great white pelican, is a very large pelican with det…
Pelecanus crispus Bruch, 1832
Pelecanus crispus, the Dalmatian pelican, is the largest pelican species and one…
Pelecanus thagus Molina, 1782
Pelecanus thagus, the Peruvian pelican, is a large dark pelican once treated as …
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Gmelin, 1789
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, the American white pelican, is a large North American…
Pelecanus occidentalis Linnaeus, 1766
Pelecanus occidentalis (brown pelican) is the smallest extant pelican, a marine …
Pelecanus philippensis Gmelin, 1789
The spot-billed pelican is a small pelican species that breeds in South and Sout…
Pelecanus rufescens Gmelin, 1789
Pelecanus rufescens, or pink-backed pelican, is a relatively small pelican with …
Pelecanus conspicillatus Temminck, 1824
Pelecanus conspicillatus, the Australian pelican, is a large waterbird with the …
Pelecanidae animals belong to the Pelecaniformes order in the Animalia kingdom. The species is most easily recognized by its extremely large bill, which is typically 37 to 45 cm (15 to 18 in) long and has a large pouch adapted for catching fish. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Pelecanidae is classified in the order Pelecaniformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. A key identifying feature is a shaggy crest made of curly feathers on the nape and back of the head, which gives the bird a distinctly unkempt look compared to the smooth-headed great white pelican.
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