🌿Native Nature

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Pelecanidae ›Genus: Pelecanus

About

The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a large aquatic soaring bird from the order Pelecaniformes. It breeds in interior North America, moving south and to the coasts, as far as Central America and South America, in winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American White Pelican?
The scientific name of American White Pelican is Pelecanus erythrorhynchos.
What kingdom does American White Pelican belong to?
American White Pelican belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American White Pelican belong to?
American White Pelican belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American White Pelican belong to?
American White Pelican belongs to the class Aves.
What order does American White Pelican belong to?
American White Pelican belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does American White Pelican belong to?
American White Pelican belongs to the family Pelecanidae.
What genus does American White Pelican belong to?
American White Pelican belongs to the genus Pelecanus.