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| Pelecanus erythrorhynchos |
Gmelin, 1789 |
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Family: Pelecanidae |
Order: Pelecaniformes |
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American white pelican |
Pélican d'Amérique |
Pelicano norteamericano |
Nashornpelikan |
| Migration: intracontinental |
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all migration over land, some non-breeders stay on wintering grounds during breeding season |
Regular N-S migration; all migration over land, at times over deserts or mountains, but avoiding long sea
crossings. Arrives at most colonies Mar/Apr; after breeding, birds congregate at favourable sites, before
departing S, mostly late Sept/Oct. Sedentary in S parts of range. Some non-breeders spend summer on wintering
grounds. Populations breeding on unproductive alkaline lakes regularly commute over great distances for
feeding. (del Hoyo J, Elliott A, Sargatal J (eds), 1992)
- digitised by GROMS, after del Hoyo J A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1992) - www.hbw.com,
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| Regions: Mesoamerica, North America |
| Feedback: mail to Klaus Riede |
| (Last update: 05.03.04 by E.Heuel) |