Peruvian Pelican
- Scientific name
- Pelecanus thagus
- Family
- Pelecanidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Aquatic ocean
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
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Why it matters
The Peruvian pelican is a vital component of the Humboldt Current ecosystem, famously responsible for the accumulation of guano deposits that spurred significant international trade in the 19th century. Distinguished by its broad wings and pointed tail, this species remains a focal point for ornithologists studying the complex marine interactions along the Pacific coast of South America.
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