Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus)
Facts
| Also known as: | Pelecanus philippensis crispus |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelecanidae |
| Genus | Pelecanus (1) |
| Size | Length: 160 – 180 cm (2) |
Status
The dalmatian pelican is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List 2007 (1) and is listed on Appendix I of CITES (3). It is also listed on Appendices I and II of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS or Bonn Convention) (4) and on Appendix II of the Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (5). It is listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive (6).
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