2,234 observationsLeast Concern
Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus rufescens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Pelecaniformes βΊFamily: Pelecanidae βΊGenus: Pelecanus
About
The pink-backed pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) is a bird of the pelican family. It is a resident breeder in the swamps and shallow lakes of Africa, southern Arabia, southern India and is apparently extirpated in Madagascar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pink-backed Pelican is Pelecanus rufescens.
- The Pink-backed Pelican has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Pink-backed Pelican belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pink-backed Pelican belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Pink-backed Pelican belongs to the class Aves.
- Pink-backed Pelican belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
- Pink-backed Pelican belongs to the family Pelecanidae.
- Pink-backed Pelican belongs to the genus Pelecanus.