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.
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Member Species/Taxa CountApproximate described-species (or, for a genus, described-taxon) count; continually revised as species are newly described, reclassified or synonymized. Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Era First Appeared Classification
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1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ19338, descriptionView the Source 2. Catalogue of Life
3. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Pelecaniformes
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Pelecaniformes" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 72.2 ... "early_interval": "Maastrichtian"
Wikidata: Pelecaniformes
Pelecaniformes (Wikipedia)
In Group: Waterbird Orders, LeadQuote, In Group: Waterbird Orders, Lead
The Pelecaniformes are an order of medium-sized and large waterbirds found worldwide.
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