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Oceania
Moon Pelican
Pelecanus rufescens
About this species
The Moon Pelican (Pelecanidae) is widely distributed across Oceania, where it favours coastal environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Moon Pelican is part of the order Pelecaniformes and the Pelecanidae family. Its preferred habitat is coastal, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Pelecanidae family and Pelecaniformes order.