American White Pelican Skull Replica
$182.00
The American white pelican skull replica is 17.0 x 2.0 x 2.5 in. Pelecanus erythrorhynchos is museum-quality cast from CAS specimen for ornithology.
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Description
American white pelican skull replica measures 17.0 x 2.0 x 2.5 inches. Pelecanus erythrorhynchos skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The American white pelican belongs to a group of large water birds that soar through the air. This bird breeds in the middle of north America and files south to central and south America for the winter.
Its massive body length rivals the trumpeter swan, making it one of the longest birds on the continent. It also boasts the second largest wingspan in north America, right behind the California condor. This huge wingspan helps the pelican glide smoothly through the sky during its long migration journeys.
Healthy pelicans weigh anywhere from 7.7 to 30 pounds. For standard sizes, the inner wing bone measures 20 to 20 inches, and the lower leg measures 3.9 to 5.4 inches. The bird grows bright white feathers across its entire body, except for the black flight feathers on its wings.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Pelecaniformes
- Family: Pelecanidae
- Genus: Pelecanus
- Species: P. erythrorhynchos
- Binomial name: Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
- Conservation status: Least concern
This large pelecanus erythrorhynchos specimen showcases the massive premaxilla and flexible mandibular joints. Coordinate this with the brown pelican skull replica, trumpeter swan skull replica, and greater flamingo skull replica.
Additional information
| Weight | 30.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 17.0 × 2.5 × 2.5 in |
