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Peruvian pelican
Pelecanus thagus
(Syn.: Pelecanus occidentalis thagus)
MOLINA, 1782


Photo by: F. Spangenberg
      
Additional images here: www.biolib.cz

Number of Subspecies:00
Information Source for Taxonomy:del Hoyo & Collar (2014) Illustrated Checklist of the Birds ot the World, Vol. 1, Non-passerines
 
Body length:137 - 152 cm
Wingspan:228 cm
Weight:5 - 7 kg
IUCN status:NT (Near Threatened)
 


Current Holdings • Former Holdings
 
Europe (EU)
  Germany (1 Holding(s)):
 
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  • Walsrode (Weltvogelpark) 
    Holding(s): 1
     
    North America
      United States of America (1 Holding(s)):
     
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  • New York City (Bronx Zoo) 
    Holding(s): 1
     
    South America
      Chile (2 Holding(s)):
     
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  • Buin (Buin Zoo) 
     
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  • Quilque (Quilpue Zoo) 
      Peru (1 Holding(s)):
     
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  • Lima (Parque de Las Leyendas) 
    Holding(s): 3