Pelecanus occidentalis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and white
dark brown
gptkbp:behavior forages in groups
gptkbp:breeding_range islands and coastal areas
can exceed 100 pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change.
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color yellowish
30 to 40 cm
gptkbp:coloration brown body with a long bill
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Brown_Pelican
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal ecosystems
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:egg_laying 2 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pelecanidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations nearshore waters
plunge diving
gptkbp:fledging_period 10 to 12 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style soaring
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:diving
surface feeding
gptkbp:habitat coastal regions
mangroves and marshes
gptkbp:habitat_preference saltwater environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pelecanus occidentalis
gptkbp:impact habitat loss
gptkbp:incubation_period 30 to 35 days
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 25 years
gptkbp:mating_system displays and calls
gptkbp:migration some populations migrate
non-migratory in some regions
gptkbp:nest_material sticks and vegetation
gptkbp:nesting varies by location
April to August
colonial nester
gptkbp:order gptkb:Pelecaniformes
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators large birds of prey
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Pelecanus_erythrorhynchos
gptkb:Pelecanus_onocrotalus
gptkb:Pelecanus_rufescens
gptkbp:social_behavior gregarious
gptkbp:social_structure breeding colonies
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Pelecanus_occidentalis_occidentalis
gptkb:Pelecanus_occidentalis_carolinensis
gptkb:Pelecanus_occidentalis_californicus
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:white
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and croaks
gptkbp:wing_configuration white with brown tips
gptkbp:wingspan 1.8 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brown_pelican
gptkb:Brown_Pelican
gptkb:the_Brown_Pelican
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5