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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Aves |
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| Order | : | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | : | Pelecanidae |
| Genus | : | Pelecanus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Pelecanus Occidentalis |
| Type | : | Bird |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Size (H) | : | 106cm - 183cm (42in - 72in) |
| Wing Span | : | 183cm - 350cm (72in - 138in) |
| Weight | : | 2.7kg - 15kg (6lbs - 33lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 65km/h (40mph) |
| Life Span | : | 16 - 23 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Flock |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Colour | : | Black, White, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Feathers |
| Favourite Food | : | Fish |
| Habitat | : | Arid islands and coastal waters |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 6 |
| Main Prey | : | Fish, Crabs, Turtles |
| Predators | : | Human, Cat, Coyote |
| Distinctive Features | : | Pouch hanging from underside of beak and keen eyesight |