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Taxa

Pelecaniformes

Bird Orders

Large waterbirds including pelicans, herons and ibises, most species with a long neck, long legs or a large throat pouch adapted for fishing in shallow water.

Facts
Disputed
Member Species/Taxa Count
65 2
Approximate described-species (or, for a genus, described-taxon) count; continually revised as species are newly described, reclassified or synonymized.
Taxonomic Rank
Order 2
Scientific Name
Pelecaniformes 2
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Pelecaniformes
Filter Results5 entries

Brown Pelican

Pelecaniformes

Dalmatian Pelican

Pelecaniformes

Great Blue Heron

Pelecaniformes

Great Egret

Pelecaniformes

Shoebill

Pelecaniformes
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Aves, Taxa
Source Catalogue of Life

Parent Taxon Of

Brown Pelican, Species
Source Catalogue of Life
Dalmatian Pelican, Species
Source Catalogue of Life
Great Blue Heron, Species
Source Catalogue of Life
Great Egret, Species
Source Catalogue of Life
Shoebill, Species
Source Catalogue of Life
In the Other Atlases

Found In

Brazil

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ19338, descriptionView the Source
2. Catalogue of Life
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of LifeView the Source
Wikidata: Pelecaniformes
Wikidata Q19338, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Pelecaniformes (Wikipedia)
In Group: Waterbird Orders, Lead
Quote, In Group: Waterbird Orders, Lead
The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide.
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