Species Pelecanus rufescens Gmelin, 1789 (Pink-backed pelican)

Biological classification:
  • kingdom: Animalia
  • - phylum: Chordata
  • -- order: Pelecaniformes
  • --- family: Pelecanidae
  • ---- species: Pelecanus rufescens
Characteristics:carnivore; body-length: 140 cm; pale grey plumage; large bill
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References:Sinclair 1994: 52
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