Pelecanus occidentalis occidentalis

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:diving
foraging and nesting.
gptkbp:breeding_range gptkb:Gulf_of_Mexico
up to 100 pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color brown and white
30 to 38 cm
long and flat
gptkbp:coloration white and gray
brown with white head
dark brown body
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Brown_Pelican
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal regions
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:egg_size large
150 grams
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pelecanidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations cooperative hunting
gptkbp:fledging_period 10 to 12 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior surface feeding
nearshore waters
plunge diving
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Pelecanus
gptkbp:habitat coastal regions
marine environments
gptkbp:habitat_preference saltwater marshes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pelecanus occidentalis occidentalis
gptkbp:human_interaction fishing activities
gptkbp:incubation_period 30 to 35 days
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 25 years
gptkbp:mating_system displays and calls
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
seasonal movements
local movements
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nest_location on the ground
gptkbp:nest_material vegetation and debris
gptkbp:nesting ground level
variable
ground nesting
gptkbp:nesting_site beaches
gptkbp:order gptkb:Pelecaniformes
gptkbp:parent both parents care
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators eagles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Pelecanus_erythrorhynchos
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:social_behavior gregarious
gptkbp:social_structure colonial
dominance hierarchies
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defensive during breeding
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and croaks
gptkbp:weight 3 to 5.5 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 1.8 to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:wintering_range southern U. S.
gptkbp:youth_development dependent on parents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brown_pelican
gptkb:Brown_Pelican
gptkb:the_Brown_Pelican
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5