About the American White Pelican
The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a species of bird in the Pelicans family (Pelecanidae), within the order Pelecaniformes. This family contains 8 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code amwpel when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Pelicans (Pelecanidae) |
| Species | Pelecanus erythrorhynchos |
| Species Codes | amwpel, AWPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American White Pelican belong to?
The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) belongs to the Pelicans family (Pelecanidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the American White Pelican?
The American White Pelican is a member of the Pelicans family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a American White Pelican sighting?
You can log sightings of American White Pelican on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amwpel, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pelicans 8 species
More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
8
Species in Family
80,187
iNat Observations
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