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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 |