Species fact sheet by Global Register of Migratory Species - www.groms.de

Pelecanus erythrorhynchus Gmelin, 1789 Family: Pelecanidae Order: Pelecaniformes Back
American white pelican Nashornpelikan Pélican d'Amérique Pelicano norteamericano
CMS NL Redlist 2000 (Criteria) NL CITES NL (Europe: SPEC threat status )
Migration: intracontinental all migration over land, some non-breeders stay on wintering grounds during breeding season

Pelecanus erythrorhynchus

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 A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1992) - www.hbw.com )

Regions: Mesoamerica, North America
Recommended link: http://www.enature.com/fieldguide/showSpeciesGS.asp?curGroupID=1&curPageNum=46&recnum=BD0174
Feedback: mail to Klaus Riede
Explanatory notes
(Last update: 05.08.02 by E.Heuel)

Populations