Peruvian pelican with sand in pouch for nest building
Peruvian pelican (Pelecanus thagus)
Loading 
- Facts
- Status
- Description
- Range
- Habitat
- Biology
- Threats
- Conservation
- Find out more
- Glossary
- References
Facts – Peruvian pelican
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelecanidae |
| Genus | Pelecanus (1) |
Status – Peruvian pelican
Classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Peruvian pelican
Information on the Peruvian pelican is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
Authentication
This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk
References
-
IUCN Red List (October, 2008)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
What's new?
New images of the rough-toothed dolphin. More
Latest from the ARKive blog
Loading...
ARKive.org is the place for films, photos and facts about endangered species. Subscribe to our blog today to keep up to date!
To see the latest posts from ARKive please visit http://blog.arkive.org or enable javascript.
To see the latest posts from ARKive please visit http://blog.arkive.org or enable javascript.
Image credit
Peruvian pelican with sand in pouch for nest building
© Pete Oxford / naturepl.com
Nature Picture Library
5a Great George Street
Bristol
BS1 5RR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 117 911 4675
Fax: +44 (0) 117 911 4699
info@naturepl.com
http://www.naturepl.com
Link to this photo
Embed this ARKive thumbnail link by copying and pasting the code below.
Terms of Use - The displayed thumbnail may be used as a link from your website to ARKive's online content for not-for-profit private, scientific, conservation or educational purposes only. Portlets may NOT be used within Apps.
MyARKive offers the scrapbook feature to signed-up members, allowing you to organize your favourite ARKive images and videos and share them with friends.
