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Birds
Pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 15-25 years
- Weight
- 5-15 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) is a carnivore species found in Coasts and lakes worldwide. It typically lives 15-25 years, weighing around 5-15 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the pelican: A pelican's pouch can hold three times more than its stomach.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.